About FinRise

Our Mission

At FinRise, we believe that financial education should be accessible, engaging, and relevant to young adults. Our mission is to empower Gen Z with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to make smart financial decisions from an early age.

Traditional financial education often fails to connect with younger generations. We're changing that by creating content that speaks your language, addresses your unique challenges, and meets you where you are in your financial journey.

Whether you're saving for your first apartment, figuring out how to budget on an entry-level salary, or curious about investing, FinRise is here to guide you every step of the way.

Our Team

Meet the passionate student leaders behind FinRise

Anish Kothuri

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

A purpose-driven high school student dedicated to reshaping how Gen Z approaches money, opportunity, and leadership. Focused on building platforms that drive long-term impact and empower young voices.

Eldiiar Bekbolotov

Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer

Full stack developer (author of this website) passionate about leveraging technology to enhance financial literacy. Strives to make quality financial knowledge accessible globally, driving greater financial inclusion.

Sai Pulluri

Co-Founder & Director of Writing

An ambitious student innovator working at the intersection of business, culture, and youth empowerment. Driven to redefine what financial literacy looks like for the next generation of builders and leaders.

Vinesh Kothuri

Co-Founder & Chief Content Officer

A passionate storyteller and systems thinker committed to breaking down financial barriers for underserved youth. Believes in using education and digital media to spark meaningful, generational change.

Our Values

The principles that guide everything we do

Accessibility

We believe financial education should be available to everyone, regardless of background or prior knowledge.

Clarity

We explain complex financial concepts in simple, jargon-free language that anyone can understand.

Community

We foster a supportive community where members can learn, share, and grow together.

Innovation

We continuously explore new ways to make financial education more engaging and effective.