From $5 to financial empowerment: Why Stash co-founder Brandon Krieg is a must-see at TechCrunch All Stage 2025

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Startup life is tough — funding rounds, team building, and managing finances can feel like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded. That’s exactly why TechCrunch All Stage 2025 exists: to give founders like you the tools, tactics, and real talk from those who’ve been through it and built something lasting. If there’s one session you won’t want to miss, it’s with Brandon Krieg, co-CEO and co-founder of Stash. He’ll join us on July 15 at the SoWa Power Station in Boston to discuss how technology has made it possible for anyone — not just the wealthy — to become an investor. And to make it even easier to attend, we’re offering savings of up to $210 on your ticket — plus extra discounts when you bring a group of four or more. Register now before rates increase. Image Credits:TechCrunch Why is Krieg speaking at TC All Stage? Because he didn’t just build a fintech company — he built a movement. Krieg and co-founder Ed Robinson launched Stash in 2015 with a bold, inclusive idea: that anyone should be able to start investing with as little as $5. Fast-forward to today, and Stash has helped millions of Americans take control of their financial futures. And he’s not done yet. At TC All Stage, Krieg will pull back the curtain on: Launching StashWorks, the company’s new community-driven workspace for financial growth. The creation of Stash’s AI Money Coach, a tool to help users make more efficient money moves. His founder journey — from building EdgeTrade (acquired by Knight Capital) to heading electronic execution at Macquarie Securities. How to scale a fintech startup without losing your mission-driven core. This isn’t theoretical fluff. It’s hard-won insight from a founder who’s helped change how Americans interact with their money. Get your front-row seat to real startup stories TechCrunch All Stage is where founders go to get unstuck. Whether you’re wrestling with product-market fit, scaling your team, or figuring out how to pitch your company without sounding like a ro...