Team Unbound Education Education for All, Wealth for Generations...

Our Mission

Team Unbound Education is committed to advancing educational equity through financial empowerment. We provide a technology-driven investment platform that enables families—particularly from underrepresented and low-income communities—to build sustainable education funds while gaining critical financial literacy skills. By combining accessible investing tools, automated savings mechanisms, and financial education, our solution offers a systemic solution to reduce student loan dependency and close the wealth gap. Our mission is to create a lasting social impact by ensuring that higher education remains a pathway to opportunity rather than a source of generational debt.

Our Values

Empowerment

Imagine a world where a child’s future isn’t determined by their family’s financial struggles. Breaking those barriers means giving families the power to invest in education, not debt. Through automated investing and financial literacy, parents and students gain confidence and control to secure their academic dreams—without the burden of predatory loans. Investing in this movement isn’t just funding a platform; it’s fueling a revolution to give every student the financial freedom to build their future.

Equity

Higher education should be a right, not a privilege. Yet, millions of students—especially from low-income and minority communities—are forced to choose between taking on crushing debt or sacrificing their aspirations. A system designed to make education savings accessible, intuitive, and scalable for all families, not just those with financial expertise, can bridge the opportunity gap, ensuring that every student has the resources to chase their ambitions without financial fear.

Innovation

Student debt is a systemic problem, and solving it requires bold innovation. This is more than just another savings app—it’s a financial revolution, combining automated investing, cutting-edge security, and a multi-signature withdrawal system to ensure education funds are protected and growing. This is about disrupting traditional financial barriers and rethinking how families plan for higher education. This isn’t just fintech—it’s the future of financial empowerment.

Legacy

Generational wealth shouldn’t be reserved for the privileged few. A sustainable path to financial security ensures that today’s investments lead to a brighter, debt-free future for children and grandchildren. With every dollar saved and every lesson learned, families can build a foundation of financial wisdom that lasts for generations. This isn’t just about funding an education—it’s about reshaping the economic future of entire communities.

meet the Team

We are committed to our social justice cause for financial equality for underrepresented students. From left to right: Shane Smeaton, Kaitlyn Jao, Laurence Porcioncula, and Alexander Peras. We are also mentored by faculty at CSUF, such as Dr. Kankia Soon, and by startup professionals such as Sawn Livermore

Future Directions

Launch web-based application complete with "What-If" modelers
Launch Android & iOS apps for increased accessibility
Collaborate with schools, financial advisors, and nonprofits.
Introduce custom investment plans & AI-driven customized financial coaching.
Create a feature that automates deposits from everyday purchases.
Automate user-picked portfolios to match existing high-earning traders.

Credits:

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