In this episode of the 1st Mondays Mini Podcast, we talk with Krista Lombardi, Founder of MicroMint. A San Diego resident since 2005, Krista shares how she’s building a social savings platform designed to help friends, family, and coworkers save money together, and how mentorship from the Startup San Diego community is already shaping her path forward.
Quick Summary
- A social approach to saving money: MicroMint is a social savings platform that lets friends, family, and coworkers team up to save toward shared or individual goals, from buying a house to paying off credit card debt.
- Built-in accountability: By saving as a group rather than alone, MicroMint users get natural accountability and the ability to split costs, making financial goals feel more achievable.
- Mentorship made a real impact: At the event, Krista met with two mentors working through software platform flow and developer communication, plus new ideas for partnering with finance companies.
- A community of founders facing similar challenges: Krista values Startup San Diego for connecting her with founders across industries, from CPG to clothing, who all offer different perspectives and unexpected connections.
- Two clear target audiences: MicroMint is initially focused on college students facing rising costs, and on women rebuilding their lives after divorce or difficult situations who are looking for a fresh financial start.
