April 28-29

Value Investing Workshop

A workshop for professional and advanced investors seeking to think independently and long-term in an environment dominated by passive strategies.

The program is built around the question: "Has passive investing created a ‘golden era’ for active investors?" and is based on case studies from his latest book.

The focus is not on theory or “investment advice.”

The goal is to develop investment judgment, not ready-made conclusions.

Daniel Gladiš has been an active equity investor since the early 1990s. He began his
career in 1993 as a founder and director of Atlantik finanční trhy, a.s., a member of
the Prague Stock Exchange. Following the sale of the firm, he served as Director and
Chairman of the Board of ABN AMRO Asset Management (Czech Republic) from
1999 to 2004.

In 2004, Daniel founded Vltava Fund, which he continues to manage today. Vltava
Fund is a value-oriented, research-driven investment fund focused on investing in
high-quality businesses led by capable management teams.

Daniel is a graduate of Brno University of Technology and the author of three best-
selling books on investing. His most recent book, published in 2025, is Hidden
Investment Treasures: How to Find Great Stock Investments as the Investment World
Goes Passive.

Daniel Gladiš lives in Brno, Czech Republic. In his free time, he enjoys spending time
with his family, cross-country skiing, studying, and traveling.

Daniel Gladiš

Real cases from practice and the book Hidden Investment Treasures
Focus on the investor’s judgment rather than ready-made conclusions
A first-principles approach instead of market clichés
Analysis of both successful and failed investments
Hands-on practice in capital allocation, risk assessment, and evaluating business quality
Thinking in a 10–20 year horizon rather than by quarters

What makes this workshop unique

Author of the following books: