What We’re About 

Mini Money began as a game—but it was always about so much more.

Founder Lorne Jenkins learned the importance of financial literacy early in life, thanks to a simple household game his mother created. Nicknamed “Mini Money Managers” by his father, this activity gave Lorne a chance to learn about budgeting, saving, and spending management in relation to real-world situations. 

Fast-forward two decades later, and these childhood experiences have evolved into what is now Mini Money. Today, we empower parents and educators to leverage microlearning, technology, and gamification to create better financial futures for the students they care about, as well as themselves. 

Our courses also ground students in everyday contexts (like earning income from a job or paying off a loan). The relevance and importance of these themes is what makes them stick. These lessons also help students develop an understanding of what money means to them personally, which in turn reduces the avoidance and anxiety that leads to overspending and debt.

We see accessible financial literacy tools as a radical response to inequality. If we educate children from marginalized and low-income backgrounds today, we can further the prosperity of adults tomorrow. After all, education is the greatest vehicle for social mobility.