The Kredit Academy Team
We passionate experts enforcing the company’s mission to transform financial education and empower individuals with the knowledge to build a credit-strong and financially stable future.
Meet the Team
The Kredit Academy leadership team consists of experienced financial experts, educators, and innovators dedicated to creating a meaningful impact in the financial world.
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Evan Leaphart
CEO
Founder and visionary behind Kredit Academy's mission to democratize financial education.
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Mike Gross
COO & Head of Education
Education expert with 15+ years developing financial literacy programs for diverse audiences.
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Victor Moreno
CTO
Tech innovator with expertise in creating engaging digital educational experiences.
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Ashley Jones
VP of Customer Success
Customer experience specialist focused on creating seamless educational journeys.
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Sreya Kalidindi
Financial Analyst
Expert in translating complex financial concepts into accessible learning materials.
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Ramsés Mendoza
Senior Software Engineer
Developer of innovative gamified learning experiences for financial literacy.
Ben Quaye
Head of Compliance
Ensures all educational content meets financial regulatory standards and best practices.
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John Saunders
Marketing
Specialist in communicating the value of financial education to diverse audiences.
With a shared passion for credit education and financial empowerment, we make learning about money and credit accessible, engaging, and impactful.
Our Journey
Milestones of Innovation and Education
Explore the key moments that have shaped Kredit Academy's growth and impact. From our early vision to launching innovative financial literacy platforms and securing major partnerships, each milestone reflects our commitment to empowering financial education and driving credit awareness.
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2021 - Partnered with Equifax
Equifax partnered with Kiddie Kredit, recognizing its innovative approach to teaching children the importance of credit history and financial health. This partnership aligned with Equifax's mission to promote financial inclusion and democratize credit education.
"Kiddie Kredit focuses on what kids do every day—chores—and connects that to credit scores. Good habits with chores translate into good credit behaviors."
- Beverly Anderson, former President of Global Consumer at Equifax
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2022 - Raised a $1.4M pre-seed round
We secured $1.4 million in pre-seed funding from investors, including Nueterra Capital, Plain Sight Capital, Fearless Ventures, Spotlight Capital, and prominent angel investors like Dwyane Wade and Baron Davis.
This funding fueled R&D efforts, allowing us to refine our approach to proactive financial behavior change, particularly in credit education.
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2023 - Winners of 43North, world's largest startup pitch competition
Kiddie Kredit won 43 North, the world's largest startup pitch competition, securing a $1M investment. As a result, our headquarters moved to Buffalo, NY, positioning us for expansion.
This funding enabled us to broaden our financial education solutions, reaching new demographics with engaging age-appropriate content.
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2024 - Kredit Academy is born
To expand our impact, we rebranded as Kredit Academy, launching a suite of financial wellness products designed to help organizations engage and educate their audiences on credit and financial literacy.
With new partnerships with financial institutions and credit card providers, Kredit Academy is set to revolutionize financial education.
Our work to advance financial knowledge and wellness continues.
Our Core Values
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Accessibility
We believe financial education should be available to everyone, regardless of background or starting point. We create solutions that are inclusive, easy to understand, and accessible to all.
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Innovation
We constantly seek new, engaging ways to make financial education interesting and effective. By combining technology with educational expertise, we create experiences that drive real behavior change.
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Community
We believe in the power of community to support financial growth. Our solutions foster connection and shared learning, creating environments where people can grow together in their financial journeys.
Ready to transform financial education?
Partner with our team to create engaging, impactful financial wellness solutions.
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