Meet the People Behind Sootchy

Ankur guides Sootchy’s development team with expertise in software architecture and cloud systems. Passionate about innovation that impacts families for generations, he recharges through trekking and lives by the belief: “In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.”

Ben brings a decade of national policy and political campaign experience to Sootchy, forging partnerships that expand education savings and strengthen community impact, driven by his career-long commitment to unlocking opportunity.

Bevon brings decades of experience across finance and social impact to Sootchy, leading partnerships and education initiatives that help communities overcome systemic barriers to financial literacy, build early college savings, and reduce future student debt.

David founded Sootchy in 2018 after witnessing the devastating impact of student debt, leading with a vision that education should open doors, not create lifelong burdens. He combines technology, community, and financial tools to unlock generational freedom for families.

Jaclyn shapes Sootchy’s brand and voice, transforming vision, mission, and product functionality into clear, inspiring narratives that reflect the mission to unlock generational freedom, guided by curiosity and a belief in the power of storytelling.

Jeremy keeps Sootchy running smoothly by managing executive schedules, compliance, and operations, inspired by the company’s impact on families and fueled by curiosity, music, and tea—with The Secret close at hand.

With nearly five decades as a corporate attorney, Joel ensures Sootchy’s legal foundations stay strong, bringing wisdom, pragmatism, and gratitude to the mission of making higher education more accessible.

Leo builds Sootchy’s responsive, scalable front-end experiences using React and TypeScript. As a Scrum Master and web developer of 10+ years, he’s inspired by the mission and guided by his favorite verse: “Do it all for the glory of God.”

Nathan ensures quality across Sootchy’s products. A former fintech and banking tester, he brings persistence and teamwork from the basketball court to every project, living by the mantra: “Keep grinding, your life can change in one year.”

Nick manages operations, access, and financial processes, motivated by the chance to make education savings accessible to all families, grounded in his Catholic faith and the guiding motto: “Be a man for others.”

Known as “Greatness,” Otokina builds API features that power Sootchy’s employer portal. He believes in willingness—the drive to show up and solve problems—and finds balance in family time and tea.

Rosie brings joy and connection to Sootchy, blending her background in HR and operations with a passion for team culture, ensuring the people behind the mission stay energized, collaborative, and inspired.

Saeed brings 20+ years of fintech and cloud engineering experience to Sootchy, leading compliance-grade, cloud-native AI/ML architecture that prioritizes security, governance, and scalability to support education savings at enterprise scale.

Temitope develops backend systems that drive Sootchy’s mission. With a background at the Central Bank of Nigeria, he loves solving tough challenges and lives by the mantra: “When I’m not sure what I want, I re-emphasize what I don’t.”