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CNote selected as one of TechCo’s top 100 startups of the year
We’re excited to announce that CNote has been selected as one of the top 100 companies to compete for TechCo’s startup of year! WooHoo! Put your party hats on. This means we’ll be pitching at the Innovate and Celebrate conference in San Francisco. We’re hoping a little home-field advantage works in our favor. This is…
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CNote is now available to all investors!
CNote is proud to announce that, as of today, we are launching our impact investing product to all investors! This means everyone can now enjoy a 2.5% return on their cash while driving prosperity in financially underserved communities across America. Previously, CNote was only available to accredited investors. Since our goal is to increase…
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CNote Non-Accredited Investor Launch Press Release
Note that effective January 1, 2019, the rate on all CNote accounts has increased to 2.75%. For immediate release (pdf). CNote Launches to Turn Americans’ Savings into Democratized Impact Investments By parking your extra cash with this fintech startup you can earn 40X more money while driving economic opportunity across the United States. September…
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CNote Social Impact Infographic
A lot of potential customers want to understand how CNote generates great returns along with helping financially-underserved communities across the United States. This simple infographic helps explain CNote’s model for generating a positive social impact.
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CNote – How it works video
Note that effective January 1, 2019, the rate on all CNote accounts has increased to 2.75%. This video explains how CNote is able to deliver a higher return on your savings while driving prosperity in communities across the United States. It highlights the institutions we invest in, their proven financial track record, and the tangible…
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What drives CNote — A look back
In the startup world, six months can feel like a lifetime. Indeed, its been about six months since CNote won the Fintech Category and took home Best Startup Pitch Company at SXSW. A lot has changed, our team has grown, but the most important things have stayed the same. Same mission, prettier website Despite growing…
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Redesigning Finance in Detroit
An hour before my hotel alarm goes off, I’m thrown awake by a chorus of hammers, trucks and drills from the construction outside. Where am I? Right, Detroit. The city of a legendary decline and an even more legendary revival. I’ve heard enough “dark” stories to shape my groggy and not so pleasant image of…
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CNote selected to participate in Village Capital FinTech program
We are humbled and proud to share that CNote has been selected to participate in the Village Capital FinTech program. This program, co-sponsored by PayPal and Village Capital, is on a mission to help create “accessible, efficient, and affordable financial services for underserved communities and small businesses.” Such recognition does come with a responsibility to…
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The Pig & The Penny
Did you grow up with a piggy bank? You know, the pink kind that smiles end to end as you proudly plop each copper penny into its thin slat? Plunk. Plink, plink. Yep, me too. But, what I’ve come to realize is the psychology behind that little pig is much broader than I thought. To…
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Echoing Green – Social Impact Talent Report
We’re proud to announce that our founders Cat Berman and Yuliya Tarasava have been selected for consideration for the Echoing Green Fellowship. Each year Echoing Green evaluates thousands of applicants and roughly only 1% of applicants are selected. Congratulations are in order for Cat and Yuliya, who are working to democratize and simplify finance through CNote.…