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I am so incredibly pleased to announce that I am back in the CEO seat at Stash alongside Ed Robinson as Co-CEO. Together, Ed and I are committed to making saving and investing simpler and more accessible. Stash has already helped our millions of customers save and invest nearly $4 billion—a testament to the impact of the business on our customers. Now, we're excited to modernize our approach to how Stash operates, driven by our mission to empower everyday Americans to take control of their finances. Over the past year: -I had the chance to dive deep into engineering, working on building our new AI Money Coach platform (a lot more on this to come) and launching StashWorks with a small group of incredible people.  -This hands-on experience gave me fresh insights into building innovative, customer-first products, and using new technologies to rethink how we work, how we deliver guidance, and bring experiences to life to customers. I also learned a heck of a lot about myself. -It reminded me how much I love building, working on a scrappy team to go from 0 to 1, and the massive blue ocean opportunities ahead for Stash. To our incredible employees, investors, partners, and especially our customers: thank you for your trust and support. The journey ahead will be fun and impactful. I also want to shout out our past employees for all their hard work getting Stash to this point. We have a lot of news to come and a lot to do, but for today…. hello world.

Announcing A New Chapter at Stash I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve returned to Stash as Co-CEO alongside Brandon Krieg, and we are more energized than ever to reignite the bold, fast-moving culture that defined Stash in its early days. 💭 When we first started Stash, it was with one simple, yet powerful idea: to help everyday Americans take control of their financial futures. We saw a broken system where too many people felt left out of investing and saving. We knew we could do better—empowering millions to build wealth, no matter their starting point. 💲Our mission remains clear because the work isn’t finished. Still, over 80% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, and more than 56% of Americans can’t afford a $1,000 emergency expense. 🤝 Stash isn’t just a product; it’s a promise. A promise to make saving and investing accessible and simple. To give people tools they never had before, and to empower them with financial confidence. 🌍 And it’s working. So far, we’ve helped our customers save and invest nearly $4 billion—a testament to the impact we’re making, but also a reminder of the possibilities still ahead. For too long, the financial system has been built to benefit a few—our mission is to change that, to open doors for everyone. A big thank you to the Stashers past and present who helped get us to this point. They are an exceptional group whom I am proud to know and will always support. Looking ahead – we’re just getting started. I’m excited to share more shortly #MissionDriven #FinancialInclusion #Empowerment #Stash #FinTech #Leadership

🚀 Big News! 🚀 Our Co-Founders, Brandon Krieg and Ed Robinson, are back at the helm as Co-CEOs to lead us into an exciting new chapter. We're introducing Money Coach, our latest innovation designed to take your financial journey to the next level. 💰💡 Stay tuned as we unleash the future of personal finance. 👉 https://bit.ly/3zGHoAa #StashApp #AI #MoneyCoach #Innovation The Stash Money Coach is an AI tool built to amplify Stash’s extensive educational materials, customer service knowledge and investment advice of the Stash Investments team. The Money Coach is currently available to some Stash clients, with plans to make it more widely available, and is a beta version governed by the Terms of Use shown to and accepted by the user when engaging the Money Coach. Any investment advice provided by the Money Coach is based on advice given within the Stash platform and application. Stash reserves the right to postpone or terminate the use of this tool at any point in the future.

Ever wondered what it takes to build a fintech unicorn valued at over $1bn? In this episode, we dive deep into the startup leap story of Ed Robinson, Co-Founder of Stash, a platform empowering 6 million+ people to start investing with just $5. Backed by leading investors like Union Square Ventures, Breyer Capital, and Goodwater Stash has raised over $300M and continues to disrupt the traditional investing space. Episode Highlights: 🌍 Bold Leap at 23: Ed packed his bags and left Australia for London at 23, driven by the desire to explore bigger opportunities. Discover how his family's history of bold moves set the stage for this life-changing decision. 💡 The Birth of Stash: Stash was born from a simple question: “I have $10,000—what should I invest in?” Ed and his co-founder quickly realized the potential of simplifying investing for everyday people, launching the platform in just a few months. 💥 Overcoming Challenges: Early on, at some point Stash struggled with low user sign-ups and scaling issues—and with clever growth hacks and an unexpected Apple feature, Stash’s explosive growth was inevitable. Learn how they navigated the rapid expansion while keeping their vision intact. 😊  Stepping Back: After nearly a decade of leading Stash, Ed made the decision to step away from day-to-day operations. Hear his thoughts on balancing family, growth, and why the time felt right to bring in fresh leadership. Packed with insights on taking the leap, team-building, scaling, growth, simple messaging and navigating the tough moments and many more - this episode with Ed Robinson is a must-listen for fintech operators, or early stage founders tapping into Ed's entrepreneurial lessons💥 Youtube: https://lnkd.in/eVpVfFS2 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/erfDHVpZ Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eys9PvJq 🎧 Listen now and get inspired! Subscribe so you don't miss other episodes, and also drop us a comment to share your thoughts on the episode! Follow us for more founder stories: Instagram: @thestartupleappod Twitter, YouTube, & TikTok: @thestartupleap #TheStartupLeap #StashApp #EdRobinson #Fintech #StartupJourney #Entrepreneurship #Podcast #UnicornStartups

Here's an HR challenge we should all get behind... HR friends, exciting predictions are in! By 2026, nearly 47% of employers will offer financial wellness programs. 🌟 Are you ready to be part of this movement? Here’s why we should jump on board: *Cost Savvy: 83% aim to manage benefit costs better. *Talent Magnet: 77% see it as a retention boost. *Engagement Boost: 70% believe it enhances employee engagement. Who’s Paying? *34% of employers will cover costs. *24% foresee cost-sharing. How to Deliver: *37% will use automated assistants or chatbots. *31% will offer personal coaches. Why It Matters: *Higher employee satisfaction and engagement. *A competitive edge in talent recruitment and retention. Let's lead the charge in making financial wellness fun and accessible for all! At Stash, we’re all about empowering financial security and literacy. 🌱💼 Are you in? Let’s do this! #stashworks #FinancialWellness #FutureOfWork #HRTrends #EmployeeEngagement https://lnkd.in/eWrXi8gK

We’ve been named to CNBC’s list of World’s Top Fintech Companies 2024. 🎉🚀 This prestigious list is developed by CNBC and Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. “We’re thrilled to be listed as a CNBC World’s Top Fintech Company, highlighting our continued commitment to sustainable, profitable growth and our milestone achievements from the last 12 months,” says Stash CEO Liza Landsman. “Stash has incredible upward momentum and this recognition is a testament to that,” says Stash CFO Steven Hodgeman. “Our market is underserved and overlooked, and thanks to our rigor and recent successes, there is enormous opportunity to continue to scale efficiently.” Stash surged onto the CNBC and Statista annual list after achieving industry-leading business milestones. In the first half of 2024, Stash announced EBITDA profitability and 80% gross margin. In the same timeframe, the company also launched StashWorks, its financial wellness benefit for salaried and hourly employees backed by SHRM. StashWorks is now among the leading available benefit options for public and private employers to provide workers with trustworthy financial guidance and easy liquidity. Today Stash counts more than 9M accounts and more than $3.5B in assets under management. Link to announcement: https://lnkd.in/gphB46ZY #Fintech #InvestingForBeginners #FintechNews #InvestTech

The research published today supports what we have long known to be true: small steps, over time, make a difference. Thank you to Commonwealth and Nasdaq for including us in this important research. We hope others follow suit. Investment advisory services offered by Stash Investments LLC, an SEC registered investment adviser. Investing involves risk and investments may lose value.

The insights from Commonwealth study, which Stash participated in over the past year, validates the importance of guidance and advice, and that people learn by doing. We have always known that the act of investing and saving needs to be easy, accessible and welcoming to all. Many thanks to Commonwealth for including us, and for highlighting our embedded learning features that drive action and a sense of belonging.

🚀 Exciting news! We're thrilled to announce the new Goals experience in Stash, designed to help you set, track, and achieve your financial dreams. This innovative feature brings the expertise of a financial advisor right into our app, guiding you through personalized, actionable steps to reach your goals.  Check out our article written by Stash’s VP of Product Design, Lauren McKenzie, for more details about Stash’s new goals feature. 👉 https://lnkd.in/giAKRznq  #FinancialGoals #Investing #StashApp #FinancialAdvice #GoalSetting #StashInvest #AppUpdate Investment advisory services offered by Stash Investments LLC, an SEC registered investment adviser. Investing involves risk and investments may lose value.

Today we’re launching StashWorks, our workplace benefit backed by SHRM that partners with companies to power savings for American employees. We are also welcoming the first cohort of customers totaling 20,000 employees from a mix of industries and trusted brands including Wonder, PEAK6, and Aurify Brands. StashWorks partners directly with employers and can be accessed through best-in-class PEOs as well as top-tier benefit brokers. Interested in hearing more? We are officially ready to welcome more companies and their employees. Email us at stashworks@stash.com https://bit.ly/4bDy90O #hr #employeebenefits #hrleaders #wellbeing #leadership #employeeengagement #financialwellness #benefits Investment advisory services offered by Stash Investments LLC, an SEC registered investment adviser. Investing involves risk and investments may lose value. StashWorks rewards subject to terms and conditions.