About

About Zore

Who we are

Zore was created by Runting Shi in 2026. The goal: Zore becomes a well-known international enterprise by the time its creator turns 35.

Zore Finance

Focused on fintech — chasing the most up-to-date financial tools (if AI hasn’t destroyed us by then).

Zore Game

Focused on entertainment — fostering creativity and supporting the gaming community with new graphics, new rules to play by, and new ways to interact.

Founder

Runting (Bruce) Shi

Summary

Finance graduate (Master of Commerce, The University of Queensland) with applied experience in equity valuation, cost of capital analysis (CAPM/WACC) and financial modelling built through coursework. Passed CFA Level I. Proficient in Excel and Python, with strong analytical and stakeholder-communication skills developed across two continents.

Accounting and finance graduate (Master of Commerce, The University of Queensland) with applied experience in AASB accounting standards through consolidation, ratio and financial statement analysis coursework. Proficient in Xero and Excel, with strong attention to detail and a track record of accurate, compliance-focused record-keeping.

Early Childhood Teacher with a Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education and experience leading a 3–4-year-old room, delivering EYLF and NQS-aligned programming, observations and documentation to support children’s learning and developmental outcomes. Skilled in learning environment design, family partnerships and team collaboration. NESA accredited.

Experience

Early Childhood Teacher (Room Leader)

Jul 2025 – Feb 2026
Little Angels Worlds of Learning · Banora Point, NSW
  • Promoted to Room Leader after 5 months; took ownership of a 20+ child room including daily program planning, compliance documentation and regulatory (NQS) record-keeping.
  • Prepared and delivered regular written progress reports to families and external stakeholders, managing sensitive documentation with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Curriculum planning: designed and implemented weekly programs reflecting children’s interests, strengths and cultural backgrounds — 25+ learning experiences a week, with observations documented against EYLF outcomes and principles.
  • Room management: led daily operations of a room of 20+ children aged 3–4 with consistent routines and smooth transitions; continuously improved the learning environment for safety and development.
  • Child-centred activity: delivered intentional teaching integrating physical, nature-based, literacy and numeracy learning, tailored to each child’s individual profile.

Early Childhood Educator

Feb 2025 – Jul 2025
My Cubby House Early Learning · Gold Coast, QLD
  • Maintained individual developmental records and administrative documentation for 20+ children in line with regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Communicated directly with families and management on progress, incidents and program updates, building strong stakeholder relationships.
  • Inclusion support: individualised support for 4 autistic children and several children with behavioural challenges, fostering emotional regulation and social confidence through positive behaviour guidance.
  • Activity implementation: designed and facilitated 40+ intentional learning experiences — sensory exploration, creativity and emergent inquiry — nurturing curiosity and persistence.
  • Family partnerships: daily communication, learning stories and developmental updates, adapting communication for families with diverse language backgrounds.
Projects

Zore — Personal Finance Web App

Aug 2026 – Present
Personal project · zoreco.com
  • Built and deployed a full-stack web app (FastAPI backend, Cloudflare-hosted frontend) with user authentication.
  • Shipped a live currency converter on a real-time exchange-rate API; building a paper-trading portfolio tracker with CFA-style metrics (return, volatility, Sharpe ratio).

SEEK Limited — Valuation & Cost of Capital

May 2023
The University of Queensland
  • Calculated cost of equity (6.83%, CAPM) and cost of debt (4.32%), deriving an overall WACC of 6.21%.
  • Recommended an optimal capital structure (29.4% leverage) via weighted regression and WACC-based analysis.
  • Assessed governance risk through background checks on 10 board directors.

Coles Group — Equity Valuation

Oct 2022
The University of Queensland
  • Researched industry position, market capitalisation and growth metrics via Capital IQ.
  • Applied dividend discount and two-stage growth models to forecast dividends (2023–2026) and derive an intrinsic valuation.

Consolidation Analysis — Financial Reporting

Aug 2023
The University of Queensland
  • Applied AASB 10, AASB 128 and AASB 11 to assess control and joint-control relationships across a group of companies.
  • Recommended consolidation vs. equity-accounting treatment based on ownership structure and control indicators.

Coles Group — Financial Statement & Valuation Analysis

Oct 2022
The University of Queensland
  • Analysed company financial statements and market data via Capital IQ to assess valuation and performance metrics.
  • Applied dividend growth and asset valuation models to evaluate financial position and growth assumptions.

Carsales.com vs. Autosports Group — Comparative Analysis

Oct 2022
The University of Queensland
  • Compared efficiency and cost structures of a zero-inventory digital marketplace and a traditional retailer ($1.64B COGS) using ratio and trend analysis.
  • Assessed the automotive sector’s exposure to 7% inflation and a 3.85% lending-rate increase to inform investment recommendations.
Education

Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education

Jul 2024 – Jun 2025
Southern Cross University · Gold Coast

Master of Commerce — Professional Accounting & Applied Finance

Jul 2022 – Jun 2024
The University of Queensland · Brisbane

Bachelor of Arts — Economics

Aug 2017 – May 2022
University of Connecticut · Storrs, CT, USA
Certifications & Languages
  • CFA Level IPassed Aug 2026 · pursuing Level II
  • EnglishPTE Academic 89/90 (IELTS equivalent 8.5+)
  • NESAAccredited early childhood teacher
  • Safety & ComplianceChild Protection, First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma Management
Skills

Core skills

  • Corporate Finance
  • Equity & Stock Valuation
  • Financial Modelling
  • CAPM / WACC / Cost of Capital
  • Portfolio Management
  • Risk Management
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Excel
  • Python
  • Business Process Management

Core skills

  • Financial Accounting
  • Management Accounting
  • Tax Accounting
  • AASB Standards
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Auditing Principles
  • Accounts Payable / Receivable
  • Xero
  • Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
  • Financial Reporting
  • Cost Management
  • Attention to Detail

Curriculum & Planning

  • EYLF & NQS
  • Room Design
  • Program Design
  • Learning Stories
  • Developmental Observation

Inclusion & Engagement

  • Positive Guidance
  • Autism Support
  • Trauma-Informed Practice
  • Family Communication