We Started With a Simple Question

Why does personal finance feel so complicated when it shouldn't be? That question led us to create something different.

The Story Behind TechSavvyEnergy

Back in early 2023, two former accountants met at a coffee shop in Pleiku. Both had spent years watching clients struggle with budgets that never quite worked. The tools were too complex, the advice too generic, and the results disappointing.

What started as casual conversation turned into late-night brainstorming sessions. We asked ourselves: what if we stripped away all the jargon and fancy features? What if we focused on what actually helps people save money?

We spent six months testing our ideas with twenty local families. Their feedback shaped everything you see today. No corporate playbook, no imported solutions. Just real conversations about real money problems.

By autumn 2024, we had something worth sharing. A budgeting approach that made sense to people who weren't financial experts. And it worked because it came from actual experience, not theory.

Early planning sessions for TechSavvyEnergy financial education platform

Who's Actually Behind This

Camden Rhodes

Co-founder & Education Lead

Spent twelve years doing tax prep before realizing most people just needed better monthly planning. Now focuses on creating content that doesn't require a finance degree to understand. Usually found testing new budget templates on unsuspecting family members.

Merrick Tran

Co-founder & Strategy Director

Former corporate auditor who got tired of seeing good people make preventable money mistakes. Believes that most financial advice is overcomplicated on purpose. Spends way too much time optimizing spreadsheets and enjoys it.

What We Actually Believe In

Simplicity Over Sophistication

We could add a hundred features and complicated dashboards. But we don't. Because the budget that works is the one you'll actually use. Every tool we build gets tested by asking: would someone use this at 10pm on a Tuesday when they're tired?

If the answer is no, it doesn't make the cut. This approach means we say no to a lot of ideas. But it also means what we do offer actually gets used.

Simple budgeting tools and worksheets being used in everyday settings

Real Examples, Not Theory

Every lesson we teach comes from situations we've seen multiple times. Not from textbooks or business school case studies. When we talk about unexpected expenses, we're thinking of the five clients last month who dealt with surprise medical bills.

This matters because generic advice rarely works. Context matters. Your situation matters. So we share examples that reflect actual challenges people face, not idealized scenarios.

Real-world budgeting scenarios and case studies from Vietnamese families

Where We're Headed Next

We're planning new workshops for September 2025 that dive deeper into specific budgeting challenges. Everything stays focused on practical skills you can use immediately. No fluff, no hype about getting rich quick.

If you want to join our learning community, we'd be glad to have you. Just remember: we can't promise miracles. We can only share what's worked for others and help you figure out what might work for you.

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