Manjari Balu — Co-Founder

I’m a finance educator and strategist with over 7 years of experience in helping individuals and organizations understand markets, money, and mindset. Over the years, I’ve trained and mentored 1,000+ learners — from students and working professionals to traders and small business owners — guiding them to make confident, informed financial decisions. My work lies at the intersection of finance, economics, and behavioral psychology, focusing on how clarity and discipline shape long-term financial success. As the Head Trainer & Strategy Manager at a leading fintech company specializing in options trading, I design and deliver programs that simplify complex trading concepts. My approach revolves around the belief that trading is 80% mindset and 20% execution. Through live workshops, structured learning modules, and community-driven sessions, I help traders build consistency, manage risk, and think strategically. My professional journey spans fintech, financial literacy, and agri-finance projects, where I’ve been involved in every stage — from planning and content development to field execution and impact measurement. This experience has helped me develop a holistic understanding of how financial systems work, both at the macro and individual levels. I’m deeply passionate about economics and financial education. My goal has always been to make finance accessible, habit-driven, and practical — not limited to theory or numbers. Whether it’s explaining derivatives, simplifying macroeconomic concepts, or creating behavioral frameworks for traders, I believe learning should always be clear, relatable, and empowering. What drives me is helping people see finance not as a subject, but as a life skill — one that influences every decision we make. That’s why I focus on bridging the gap between financial literacy and real-world application, helping people move from confusion to confidence. Beyond training, I actively collaborate on projects that promote financial inclusion, digital literacy, and behavioral finance awareness. I’ve contributed to initiatives that bring structured financial learning to colleges, corporates, and community groups, and continue to explore partnerships that align education with execution. My vision is simple — to build a financially aware, confident, and disciplined generation that uses money as a tool for growth, not anxiety. If you’re passionate about financial education, fintech innovation, or behavioral finance, I’d love to connect. Let’s collaborate to make finance simpler, smarter, and more human.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech educator and strategist with a focus on financial literacy and behavioral finance.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 9 yrs 4 mos

Skills

Finance
Teaching
Market Research
Business Strategy
Content Management
Public Speaking
Strategic Business Management
Strategy Building
Strategic Planning

Career Highlights

Trained over 1,000 learners in financial literacy.
Expert in bridging finance with behavioral psychology.
Passionate about making finance accessible and practical.

Work Experience

Econfinity

Founder& Managing Director (1 mo)

Founder and Director (6 yrs)

SEEDS NGO

Board Member (6 mos)

Enrich Money

Corporate Trainer and Business Development (5 mos)

payAgri Innovations Pvt Ltd

Funds Manager (1 yr 5 mos)

My Career Point

Economics Instructor (3 yrs 9 mos)

ZakApps

Business Strategist (1 yr 7 mos)

Egytim Academy

Economics faculty (3 yrs 3 mos)

The Peninsula Foundation

Research Analyst (1 yr 2 mos)

Sarveshwara CA Academy

Economics Tutor (10 mos)

iVolunteer

Program Executive (9 mos)

Public Affairs Centre

Research Intern (4 mos)

Heyyo Media

Event Organizer (1 mo)

Samarpan-SSE

President (9 mos)

Aikarthya

part time city head (1 yr 1 mo)

AID INDIA

Summer Intern (2 mos)

Greenpeace

Summer Intern (1 mo)

Education

Bachelor of Science (BSc) at Symbiosis School of Economics

hsc at shrishti vidyashram

at Symbiosis School of Economics

Manjari Balu

Co-Founder

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India9 yrs 4 mos experience

Key Highlights

Trained over 1,000 learners in financial literacy.
Expert in bridging finance with behavioral psychology.
Passionate about making finance accessible and practical.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech educator and strategist with a focus on financial literacy and behavioral finance.

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Skills

Core Skills

FinanceTeachingMarket ResearchBusiness StrategyContent ManagementPublic SpeakingStrategic Business ManagementStrategy BuildingStrategic Planning

Other Skills

ResearchLeadershipEconomics of EducationEconomic AnalysisBusiness EducationBusiness Owner PlanningBrand StrategyFinancial AnalysisInvestmentsBusiness DevelopmentEntrepreneurshipSPSSStatisticsCommunity OutreachMicrosoft PowerPoint

About

Experience

Econfinity

2 roles

Founder& Managing Director

Mar 2026 – Present · 1 mo

Founder and Director

Apr 2020 – Present · 6 yrs

Econfinity is an umbrella brand that aims to create valuable impact among three main segments.
a) Students and Learners- By inculcating economics and financial literacy in an e-learning platform.
b) Researchers and Business- Facilitate a platform for researchers and provide market research insights to business in order to solve some crucial business problems.
c) Financial enthusiasts- A youTube channel in regional language to engage with masses for breaking down complex economic ideas.

Seeds ngo

Board Member

Oct 2025 – Present · 6 mos · Remote

As a Board Member at SEEDS, I contribute strategic guidance and functional expertise to advance the organisation’s mission of empowering Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and driving meaningful, sustainable impact in agriculture.
In this role, I:
Provide strategic oversight to ensure all programs, interventions, and partnerships align with SEEDS’ long-term vision for agricultural development and FPO capacity enhancement.
Support proposal development by crafting high-quality, outcome-driven project proposals and donor communications that strengthen fundraising efforts and organisational visibility.
Identify operational and programmatic gaps, offering structured recommendations to improve efficiency, scalability, and on-ground impact across SEEDS’ agricultural initiatives.
Strengthen governance and accountability, ensuring that project activities, financial decisions, and stakeholder engagements reflect transparency and the organisation’s core values.
Advise on agri-business models, FPO strengthening, and financial inclusion, helping SEEDS design practical, field-ready solutions that enhance farmer livelihoods and institutional capacity.
Through this role, I aim to ensure SEEDS continues to deliver high-impact, community-centred agricultural development, enabling FPOs to become resilient, market-ready, and financially sustainable institutions.

Enrich money

Corporate Trainer and Business Development

Oct 2025 – Mar 2026 · 5 mos · Bengaluru · On-site

Payagri innovations pvt ltd

Funds Manager

Apr 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · Hybrid

As a part fund management and planning team, I primarily work on resource planning, deployment and provide global strategic solutions for the company.
Payagri is an agritech company with focus on enhancing agri value chain with global footprints.

Economic AnalysisFinanceLeadershipResearchStrategic Business Management

My career point

Economics Instructor

Jul 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 9 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · Hybrid

In my role as a Lecturer specializing in Business Economics and Economics for Finance, my primary focus is on delivering engaging and effective lectures that empower students to grasp complex concepts and excel academically. I am deeply committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment where every student receives personalized attention and support to achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
a) Delivering comprehensive lectures in Business Economics, Business Commercial Knowledge, and Economics for Finance, ensuring clarity and relevance of content to facilitate understanding.
b) Employing innovative pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning experiences and prepare them for real-world challenges in their professional careers.
c) Providing individualized support and guidance to students, addressing their academic needs and fostering their growth and development.
d) Developing and implementing effective assessment strategies to evaluate student progress and provide constructive feedback for improvement.
e) Creating a dynamic and interactive classroom environment conducive to active learning and student engagement.
f) Collaborating with colleagues to continuously refine and update course materials and teaching methodologies in line with evolving industry trends and academic standards.
Through my dedication to academic excellence and student success, I strive to empower the next generation of professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in their chosen fields.

ResearchLeadershipFinanceContent ManagementTeachingEconomics of Education+2

Zakapps

Business Strategist

Jul 2022 – Feb 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos · India · On-site

Developed and executed comprehensive sales and marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and customer acquisition.
Conducted market research and competitor analysis to inform strategic decisions and identify emerging trends.
Orchestrated creative marketing initiatives, including digital campaigns and social media outreach, to communicate product value.
Collaborated with sales teams to optimize processes and enhance sales effectiveness through refined customer segmentation.

Strategy BuildingBusiness Owner PlanningStrategic Business ManagementBrand StrategyStrategic Planning

Egytim academy

Economics faculty

Apr 2019 – Jul 2022 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Chennai Area, India

Economics faculty in the leading CA academy in Chennai. Major topics covered include Microeconomics, Business commercial knowledge for foundation students.
Economics for Finance- intermediate candidates.

The peninsula foundation

Research Analyst

Apr 2019 – Jun 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

I undertake research works in the areas of governance, public policy, development economics and international economics.

Sarveshwara ca academy

Economics Tutor

Feb 2019 – Dec 2019 · 10 mos · Vellore Area, India

Economics faculty for the CA aspirants. Special focus on General economics and Business economics, additionally development of comprehensive teaching methods to ensure intelligible understanding of the coursework and enhanced test-taking strategies.
Planning to prepare notes on the most important topics for future reference.

Ivolunteer

Program Executive

Nov 2017 – Aug 2018 · 9 mos · Pune Area, India

Public affairs centre

Research Intern

Jun 2017 – Oct 2017 · 4 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Worked with the citizen action and support group which primary takes up project concerning with community engagement and capacity building among the community.
I assisted the team with conducting workshops and writing call for proposals.

Heyyo media

Event Organizer

Jan 2017 – Feb 2017 · 1 mo · Pune, Maharashtra, India

I was assigned to organize a CSR event for our client. The 'cancer awareness' event was a part if the CSR activity to promote their message on cancer to the student community and the public.