Young people want to save and budget in a way that isn’t boring. Cleo provides a smart AI bot that delivers financial services in a fresh and disruptive way. With $44 million in funding, Cleo is one of the fastest-growing fintech brands catering to a younger audience: Gen Zers.

Whether they’re trading stocks on Robinhood or buying into Bitcoin, Americans are eager to seize control of their finances in the wake of the pandemic. But what do they expect from businesses in this sector? Canvas8 polled 1,000 Americans and spoke to eight people to find out.

Asset managers, investment firms, and government bodies are working to assign value to sustainable causes with a view to turning nature into an asset. The global mood around climate change is driving innovation across sectors, and investors want to make their money count at every level.

Snack is a video dating app designed with Gen Zers in mind, promising to combine the best of TikTok and Tinder. With profiles that operate like a video feed, the app claims to offer a more authentic, holistic representation of its users. It’s also inviting them to take a seat at the table by investing.