Our Story
A project exploring how psychology shapes the way we handle money.
Through interactive experiments, real-world data, and engaging micro-lessons, we uncover the mental traps
that lead to poor financial decisions—and show you how to avoid them
We believe that smart money habits start with self-awareness. Our goal is to make behavioral economics accessible, relatable, and useful for teens — by turning research into something you can see, feel, and interact with.
The Rises Team
Sheryl Bates
Founder
I’m Sofiia Sorokorenskaia, founder and CEO. I’m 17 and deeply passionate about behavioral economics—how psychology shapes the way we make financial decisions. I started this journey to explore the human side of money, and everything I build is driven by the belief that understanding people is just as important as understanding number