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Aug. 29, 2023

89: Unveiling Financial Freedom and Scholarship Opportunities - An Insightful Conversation with Brian Curcio, Co-Founder of Rapunzl

89: Unveiling Financial Freedom and Scholarship Opportunities - An Insightful Conversation with Brian Curcio, Co-Founder of Rapunzl

Episode Overview

In this episode, we had the pleasure of being joined by Brian Curcio, Co-Founder of Rapunzl. We explored how simulated investing allowed individuals to earn as they learned. We learned about the inspiration that led to the platform's creation and discussed how Rapunzl effectively bridged the gap between theoretical learning and practical investing. Brian Curcio explained the mechanics of simulated investing, which enabled users to engage with a $10,000 fantasy stock portfolio. Rapunzl is also a 2022 YASS prize winner! Be sure to check out their new educator platform and start using this fabulous tool with your students today. 

It’s time to grab your headphones, and tune - into this insightful episode where we explored the world of simulated investing with Brian Curcio, Co-Founder of Rapunzl. 

About Brian 

Brian’s first word was money and he’s always been fascinated with the world of investing. He developed Rapunzl as a financial literacy, EdTech tool to revolutionize how we teach students about investing and to provide equitable access to high-quality, project-based learning tools for students across the country. The world of returns is perched in an ivory tower, inaccessible to most investors. In response, Rapunzl helps everyone climb to financial success with free, simulated investing competitions as well as an integrated curriculum. Rapunzl was a 2022 Yass Prize Finalist, recognized as one of 8 transformational education groups across the country.

Download Rapunzl on the AppStore and GooglePlay Store. 

Connect with Brian Curcio on LinkedIn and Follow Rapunzl on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.  

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Connect with the hosts: Holly Owens & Nadia Johnson

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Brian’s first word was money and he’s always been fascinated with the world of investing. He developed Rapunzl as a financial literacy, EdTech tool to revolutionize how we teach students about investing and to provide equitable access to high-quality, project-based learning tools for students across the country. The world of returns is perched in an ivory tower, inaccessible to most investors. In response, Rapunzl helps everyone climb to financial success with free, simulated investing competitions as well as an integrated curriculum. Rapunzl was a 2022 Yass Prize Finalist, recognized as one of 8 transformational education groups across the country.