Today we’d like to introduce you to Shreeya Mody.
Hi Shreeya, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
My journey with Finance Innovators began in the summer of 2024 with one simple goal: to help teenagers better understand financial literacy. As a sophomore last year from Centennial High School, I realized early on that personal finance isn’t taught as a required course in most schools, leaving many students without the foundational skills they need to make confident money decisions. I wanted to change that.
What started as a small idea quickly grew into a youth-led nonprofit organization with an executive team of students from around the world, each passionate about bringing financial education to today’s teens. Together, we’ve created workshops, social media content, newsletters, and resources that make finance simple, engaging, and relevant.
When I think about how far Finance Innovators has come, it still feels surreal. What began as a personal project has transformed into something so much bigger. Today, we’ve reached over 2,000 accounts across more than 15 countries, built a community of 1.7K+ followers, and even hit a peak of 19,000 monthly views. Seeing people from around the world connect with our content shows just how needed financial education truly is.
Our motto, “Inspiring Financial Futures,” has guided everything we do. It’s a reminder that financial literacy isn’t just about money – it’s about confidence, opportunity, and shaping the life you want. Building this organization has truly been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. It has strengthened my passion for business, leadership, and financial literacy, and it continues to motivate me to create real, lasting impact. Knowing that something I started is helping teens, and even adults better understand money is something I’m really grateful and proud of.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road. My biggest challenges were staying consistent and balancing school with all the responsibilities that come with running a youth organization. There were many moments where managing content, team communication, schoolwork, and personal commitments all at once felt overwhelming. But pushing through those challenges taught me a lot about balance and commitment. I learned how to manage my time more effectively, communicate better, and stay consistent even when things felt overwhelming. And as the organization grew, seeing both teens and adults benefit from our content showed me that the effort was truly making a difference. In many ways, I feel that I’ve already begun achieving the goal I started with – making financial literacy more accessible, clear, and approachable for everyone.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
In my role at Finance Innovators, I focus on creating helpful financial content, organizing workshops with other nonprofit organizations, and working with our team to make financial literacy easier for teens. My goal is to share information in a way that’s clear, engaging, and useful for everyday life.
How do you define success?
To me, success means creating impact and staying true to your purpose. If someone walks away from our content feeling more informed, empowered, or motivated to take control of their finances, that’s success. If our work helps someone avoid a mistake, build a habit, or understand a concept they’ll use for life, that’s success.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://financeinnovators.wixsite.com/blog
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financeinnovators
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finance-innovators/?viewAsMember=true
