I started Balance for the independents. The gigsters, the freelancers, the contractors, the artists, the creators, the odd-jobbers, the tip-hustlers, the side-hustlers, the nomads — the new working majority. I started Balance for the individuals who dare to chart a livelihood on their terms. I started Balance because building wealth is about more than just money. I started Balance to help people like me look forward to managing our money and our happiness. I've spent the last 20 years training to build a great product company, but I couldn't have told you that until now. I owe it all to serendipity, drastic pivots, and stellar colleagues who've made me better. Not some grand plan. I've been thinking about Balance for 20 years, and the timing is right for it. I’m dedicating the rest of my career to making it a success, and helping every independent worker build wealth on their terms.Art major, bartender, programmer, teacher, and card-carrying attorney are roles I've filled. Along with account executive, product leader, marketing maven, board member, consultant, and now founder. I have an insatiable thirst for learning. I only follow the instructions on a recipe the first time.