It's Never Too Early To Teach Kids About Money with Louise Hill of GoHenry

Growth Currents

Louise Hill is the founder and CEO of UK GoHenry, a pioneering app that focuses on providing financial education to children. Under her leadership, GoHenry has grown to serve over 2 million users in the US and the UK, merged with Acorns to expand into Europe, and acquired Pixpay in 2022. Louise, a top female fundraiser and influential advocate for financial education, has raised over $100 million in financing and continues to drive her mission to make every kid smart with money.

On this episode of Electrifying Growth, Louise sits down with host Chris Sugden, Managing Partner at Edison Partners, to discuss the founding of GoHenry, its remarkable growth trajectory, and how it has become an essential tool for financial literacy among young people. They discuss the challenges of teaching kids about money, the innovative ways GoHenry engages children through gamification, and the significant impact of early financial education. Louise shares insights from her entrepreneurial journey, including the importance of building scalable business models and learning from setbacks. Tune in to be inspired by Louise's story and gain actionable strategies for achieving electrifying growth in your own ventures.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How GoHenry's strategic merger with Acorns fueled an expansion into European and American markets.

• Louise Hill's journey on how GoHenry transformed from a simple prepaid card into a comprehensive financial education tool for kids.

• Insights from Louise Hill's experience in overcoming significant setbacks and securing vital funding.

Jump into the conversation:

[00:00] Introduction to the Electrifying Growth podcast with host Chris Sugden and special guest Louise Hill

[02:31] Louise Hill’s previous business experience in e-commerce, and as an independent consultant

[05:01] The Birth of GoHenry and the challenges of teaching kids about money

[09:01] Growth and Evolution of GoHenry

[12:01] Financial Education and Services provided by GoHenry for different age groups

[15:01] Merging with Acorns and International Expansion

[18:01] Importance of clarifying roles early and managing expectations

[21:01] Mission and Future of GoHenry

Resources:

Learn more about Louise: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-hill-5197614

More about GoHenry: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gohenry/