Empowering youth with lifelong financial confidence.
Empowering vulnerable youth with the skills, confidence, and real-world knowledge to take control of their financial futures.
Through hands-on workshops, one-on-one support, and mentorship, we bridge the gap between classroom theory and practical, lifelong independence.
Recognizing the critical need for financial literacy among foster youth, our founders combined their experiences in banking, education, and the nonprofit sector to create workshops that go beyond generic advice.
Sanya Bajaj
Co-founder
An experienced educator with a background in banking and communications, Sanya empowers youth to build lasting financial confidence through inclusive, practical education.
Shifaa Syed
Co-founder
With expertise in business, marketing, and entrepreneurship, Shifaa brings a dynamic, relatable approach to teaching vital financial skills, with a focus on application.
It Started with an Itch & a Question.
Financial Futures began with a simple realization: most people never learn how money really works.
The Spark: Students of Finance
As a university student in retail banking, co-founder Sanya Bajaj saw clients from all backgrounds struggling with debt they didn’t fully understand, including hardworking adults who’d simply never been taught the basics of credit or repayment.
Meanwhile, Shifaa Syed, studying business and entrepreneurship, realized that even formal education overlooked everyday financial skills. She applied what she learned—and what she wasn’t taught—to build her own ventures, uncovering the real-world lessons schools and banks often miss.
The Problem: Most Youth Will Never Learn the Basics of Money.
When Shifaa and Sanya met at university, their shared experiences turned into action. They saw that financial literacy wasn’t just missing from classrooms, it was missing from conversations entirely. By August 2023, still students themselves, they founded Financial Futures Education with one mission: to make financial education accessible, engaging, and empowering for every young person.
Their Vision: Learning That Lasts a Lifetime.
Think back to your own school days: what stands out most? Probably the fun moments: the field trips, the classroom challenges, the laughter.
That’s the philosophy behind Financial Futures. Every workshop is built to stick — combining hands-on activities, relatable examples, and real-world lessons that make finance feel approachable and fun. To put it simply: we deliver value that lasts far beyond the classroom.
Meet our team
Financial Futures Education is founded and led by young professionals who understand the unique challenges foster youth face after exiting care.
Sanya Bajaj
Co-Founder
Shifaa Syed
Co-Founder
Rama Upadhye
Facilitator
Salina Amjad
Facilitator Support
Emman Azam
Content Development
Nikunj Upadhyay
Social Consultant
Our Core Values
Five core, actionable values shape the foundation of everything we teach.
Trust
Creating a safe, understanding environment.
Empowering
Fostering independence and self-belief in every participant.
Inclusivity
Content that reflects the true lived experiences of foster youth.
Responsibility
Equipping youth to make informed choices for their futures.
Community
Supporting youth as future leaders and community members.
We believe financial education should be engaging, inclusive, and life-changing.
Watch this short video to learn who we are and why we started Financial Futures.
Why work with us?
We work hand-in-hand with agencies, caregivers, and the youth themselves to tackle misconceptions, roadblocks, and real-life pain points.
Custom Curriculum
Our programs are co-created to meet real needs and goals. By working closely with your staff and youth, we design financial literacy workshops that address real-life challenges and misconceptions.
Experienced Mentors
Our facilitators are more than educators — they’re mentors who connect, inspire, and engage. Trained on your custom curriculum and backed by experience in banking, business, and social impact, they bring real-world insight and energy to every session.
Interactive & Engaging Learning
We replace lectures with games, activities, and real-life simulations that make money management fun and relatable. Through hands-on learning and simple language, we help youth build lasting financial confidence.
Ongoing Support & Mentorship
We offer free follow-up tutoring and one-on-one mentoring to help youth strengthen their financial skills. Each participant also receives tip sheets and resource guides to keep learning and growing beyond the workshop.
Low-Risk Commitment
We offer trial sessions so your organization can experience our interactive approach and customized curriculum before committing — ensuring the perfect fit for your youth.
Funding Support Available
Concerned about budget? We help organizations access grants and funding so you can deliver high-quality financial literacy programs without financial barriers.
Ready to empower your youth?
Book a free discovery call to see how we can customize your curriculum, demonstrate sample content, and meet your team.
- Custom financial literacy programs built for vulnerable youth
- Lifelong skills to budget, save, and invest in their future
- Grant-supported partnerships, so cost is never a barrier
