FLAME University

FLAME INVESTMENT LAB

The Epicentre of Value Investing in India

PATTERN RECOGNITION AND BUSINESS DEEP DIVES
WITH SAURABH MADAAN

(Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, all dates may change)

July 9 – July 10, 2022


INTRODUCTION

FLAME was founded with the concept of liberal education as its cornerstone. FLAME celebrates ideas, cherishes diversity, and strives to deliver an academic experience that fosters intellectual curiosity, a critical thought process, self-reflection, leadership and teamwork skills, a sense of commitment and professionalism and a heightened sensitivity to one’s sociocultural environment. FLAME aims to provide an interdisciplinary platform of education by propagating different models and paradigms through, but not limited to, history, philosophy, political sciences, psychology, business, economics, mathematics and finance.

As part of its endeavor to constantly redefine education, FLAME inducted the FLAME Investment Lab (FIL), an initiative that strives to deliver the concepts and decipher the art of value investing to interested students. FIL believes in the dictum “invest in yourself”. It provides tools for self-learning and acquiring knowledge, constantly striving for intellectual stimulation and asking questions. FIL strives to widen your horizons, aiding you to connect the dots within seemingly disparate information. FIL truly believes that the best investment is investing in yourself. As Socrates has said, “I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make them think.”

After hosting multiple programs and FIL alumni meets that covered topics like valuation, accounting shenanigans, investment checklists, mental heuristics and negotiation amongst others, FIL is planning the ‘FLAME Investment Lab – Pattern Recognition and Business Deep Dives’ program with Saurabh Madaan, from July 9 – July 10, 2022.


OUR PHILOSOPHY


FACULTY

Saurabh Madaan

Saurabh Madaan

Saurabh Madaan is the Founder and Managing Member of Manveen Asset Management. Prior to launching Manveen, he was the Deputy Chief Investment Officer at Markel Corporation in Virginia. 

Saurabh previously served as a Senior Data Scientist at Google in Mountain View, California. At Google, he also hosted conversations on value investing through the Talks@Google program, and facilitated several leadership and development courses.

Saurabh is a Board Member and chair of the Investment Committee at the Valentine Museum in Richmond, Virginia. He teaches at VCU in Richmond and the FLAME University in Pune.

Saurabh graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with an M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering. He holds an MS degree in Physics from the University of Waterloo, and a Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras.


PROGRAM OUTLINE

  • Case studies in select American businesses.
  • Connection between growth, reinvestment and returns on capital.
  • Business transitions, recurring revenues, relationship with valuation.
  • Intelligent capital allocation in capital intensive industries.
  • Key ideas from books.
  • Competitive Strategy: “7 Powers” by Hamilton Helmer.
  • Business and leadership ideas inspired by Naval Ravikant and others.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Those who are open to learning, even if they have been investing in listed securities for many years, as well as those who are new to public market investing, should consider applying for this program.


What not to expect?

No stock tips will be given. No case studies in Indian businesses. The program is about developing the right thinking style to become more rational. While this has many useful applications and investing wisely is one of them, if you are contemplating attending this workshop to find ways to get rich quickly, then please do not apply as you will be disappointed.

SELECTION CRITERIA

This program is for curious, open-minded participants who have a deep interest in value investing. This interest will be evaluated in the application materials submitted by the participants. The program is not suitable for traders or for people looking for stock tips.


PROGRAM FEES

  • INR 20,500 plus GST (INR 24,190) which includes tuition, course materials, meals and on campus accommodation.
  • Fee does not include travel and other incidental expenses.
  • Candidates need to submit the application form online and mail the payment to FLAME. Only cheques will be accepted as a payment method.
  • The cheque payment must reach FLAME by the application deadline. Kindly note, even if the application is submitted, but the payment does not reach FLAME by the application deadline, the application will be deemed incomplete and annulled.
  • Cheques should be made payable to ‘FLAME University’.
  • Cheque should be dated May 2, 2022. Candidates should write their name and the program they have applied for behind the cheque.
  • Cheques should be mailed to ‘FLAME University, Gat No. 1270, Lavale, Off. Pune Bangalore Highway, Pune - 412115, Maharashtra, India.

Refund policy

  • In the event that FLAME University is unable to provide the program, all fees will be fully refundable.
  • For selected candidates:
    • If request for cancellation is received before and upto June 18, 2022, 50% of the fee paid shall be refunded. GST on cancellation will be applicable.
    • If request for cancellation is received after June 18, 2022 but upto July 2, 2022, 25% of the fee paid shall be refunded. GST on cancellation will be applicable.
    • There will be no refund if cancellation is made on or after July 2, 2022.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To apply the applicant must complete the application form at: https://www.flame.edu.in/academics/flame-investment-lab/application-form.

ACCOMODATION

Accommodation will be provided in an AC, single occupancy room to all participants at the FLAME campus in Pune for one night of July 9.


PROGRAM DATE

July 9 – July 10, 2022

APPLICATION DEADLINE

April 30, 2022


SELECTION NOTIFICATION

Confirmation emails will be sent to the selected participants by May 7, 2022.

VENUE

FLAME University | Gat No. 1270, Lavale, Off. Pune Bangalore Highway, Pune - 412115, Maharashtra, India.


FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE

FLAME offers 60 acres of tranquil space, just 13 kms. from the Pune University main gate. It is an eco-friendly campus adjoining a 18-hole golf course. FLAME has an international sized cricket ground, football, tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, outdoor Olympic sized swimming pool, track and field, futsal and handball at their disposal. A fitness and conditioning studio, badminton courts, billiards tables, squash courts, table tennis, carrom and chess ensure that FLAME’s sports facilities are second to none.

Its academic spaces include lecture theatres, conference rooms, a library, a performing arts studio, a visual arts studio, a sculpture studio, Physics, Chemistry and Biology labs, and amphitheatres. Some of the other amenities include cafes, Wi-fi connectivity, an infirmary and an ambulance in case of emergency.

During the duration of the program, participants are encouraged to explore the campus and use the facilities FLAME offers.


CONTACT

Phone: +91 9657709882 (Text & Whatsapp only)
Toll-free No: 1-800-209-4567
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Website: www.flame.edu.in

DOWNLOAD BROCHURE

Program Brochure


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THE ART OF INVESTING
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FLAME INVESTMENT LAB ALUMNI MEET
July 22 - July 24, 2022
BEHAVIOURAL ECONOMICS
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