Empower

Empower offers an AI-powered consumer banking experience that's instantly accessible to anyone. The company's mission is to democratize access to financial knowledge and improved financial outcomes by combining AI and human coaching to deliver an innovative suite of deposit products and personal finance solutions, all in a seamless, modern mobile experience. Empower was founded in 2016 in San Francisco by Warren Hogarth (CEO) and Justin Ammerlaan (CTO). The company is backed by Icon Ventures, Defy Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Initialized Capital, and David Velez, among other investors.