Building the Next Generation of Financially Confident Students
FounderPath is an interactive K–12 financial education platform that equips students with practical knowledge in money management, credit, banking, taxes, investing, entrepreneurship, and business ownership.
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A Child's ZIP Code Should Never Determine Their Financial Future
FounderPath was created because every child deserves access to practical financial education, regardless of where they grow up. In many underserved communities, parents were never given the opportunity to learn these skills themselves. FounderPath helps break that cycle by equipping the next generation with the knowledge and confidence to build a stronger financial future.
Students Are Expected to Make Financial Decisions Before They Are Properly Prepared
Many students graduate without understanding the financial decisions they will begin making almost immediately as adults.
Budgeting
Managing income, expenses, and savings goals.
Banking
Understanding checking, savings, and services.
Credit
How credit scores affect real-world decisions.
Taxes
Filing basics and understanding paychecks.
Investing
Growing wealth safely over the long term.
Entrepreneurship
Turning ideas into real businesses.
Financial Education That Grows With Every Student
A complete K–12 platform designed for engagement, retention, and measurable growth.
A Path for Every Stage of Learning
FounderPath is designed to grow with students from kindergarten through graduation.
- Needs vs. Wants
- Saving
- Simple Choices
- Coin Recognition
- Saving Goals
- Smart Spending
- Business Ideas
- Entrepreneurship Foundations
- Credit Basics
- Investing
- Budgeting
- Ownership Thinking
- Banking
- Taxes
- Credit
- Investing
- Starting an LLC
- Entrepreneurship
- Homeownership Prep
Learning That Feels Like an Adventure
FounderPath keeps students motivated by rewarding progress, celebrating achievements, and making financial education engaging.
Preparing Students for Real Financial Life
Partner With FounderPath
FounderPath is seeking banks, school districts, foundations, and community organizations that want to expand access to financial education and help prepare students for lifelong success.
Launching Locally. Built to Scale Nationally.
Pilot Overview
- Proposed 12-month pilot program
- Initial focus on Gibson County, Tennessee
- Target of 3–5 schools
- Estimated 500–1,000 students (subject to final scope)
- Student learning and engagement reporting
- Future expansion across Tennessee and nationwide
Roadmap
- 262026Gibson County Pilot
- 272027West Tennessee
- 282028Tennessee Expansion
- 292029Multi-State Expansion
- 302030National Expansion
Accountability Through Measurable Outcomes
Real data will populate this dashboard once the pilot begins. No fabricated numbers.
Jaycent Pankey
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Jaycent Pankey
Jaycent Pankey created FounderPath to give younger generations a stronger opportunity to learn financial literacy, especially in underserved communities where many families were never given access to practical financial education. His goal is to help students develop confidence in money management, credit, entrepreneurship, and long-term wealth building.
FounderPath equips K–12 students with the financial knowledge, entrepreneurial mindset, and real-world skills they need to confidently navigate adulthood through engaging, interactive learning experiences.
To become America's leading financial education platform, ensuring every student graduates with the confidence to manage money, build wealth, and create opportunities.
Experience FounderPath Before Launch
FounderPath is currently in development and is not yet available in public app stores. Banks, schools, and community partners may request a private demonstration.
Get in Touch
Jaycent Pankey
Founder & CEO, FounderPath