Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in finance but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Cynthia Chen, Co-Founder & CEO of Kikoff, located in San Francisco, CA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Kikoff is a personal finance platform that offers the simplest credit-building solution out there: $0 fees, 0% interest, and no credit pull. Your credit score is the foundation of your financial health – yet most people don't have the credit score they deserve. That's why Kikoff built the most accessible and affordable credit-building solution – it's also the fastest-growing and top-rated credit-building mobile app. Kikoff works whether you're new to credit or looking for an extra boost.
Tell us about yourself
This is my fourth startup company. I spent almost two decades working in consumer finance and understand how difficult life is without good credit. 1 out of 3 Americans has a credit score below 600. I wanted to help them build credit and achieve their financial goals. That is why I started Kikoff.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Helping over 1 million Americans build credit.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
As a mother of two young kids, it is hard to balance work and life.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Have a compelling story to inspire your team.
- Talk to customers as often as possible.
- Spend money prudently.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://kikoff.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetKikoff/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getkikoff/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/getkikoff/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/getkikoff/
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