Today's true story
A secretary bought 3 shares for $180 in 1935. She left $7 million.
How is that possible? Growwell teaches you investing from zero in 5 minutes a day, without the jargon or the fear. One short lesson and one true story at a time.
Grace Groner, Lake Forest, Illinois. Source
Made for students: start before your first paycheck and practice with pretend money.
What if it were you?
Put a little away every month. Watch what time does.
For how long?
You put in
$24,000
It could become
$36,677 to $52,093
An illustration only, using steady 4% and 7% yearly growth. Real markets go up and down, you can lose money, and nothing here is a prediction or a promise.
You're not behind. Nobody taught you this.
Most people learn money by accident, from rumors and headlines. Growwell gives you the calm, step-by-step version, with nothing to sell you.
- “My money sits in checking. I know I should do something, but what?”
- “I've watched the videos. I still haven't done anything.”
- “My job offers a 401(k) match and I'm not sure I'm using it right.”
From zero to pro, one level at a time
Five levels take you from “what's a savings account?” to reading a company's numbers and a price chart. Already know the basics? Take a 3-question quiz and skip ahead.
Level 0
Money foundations
Paychecks, bank accounts, credit cards, budgets and an emergency fund.
Level 1
Investing foundations
Stocks, bonds, funds, risk, and the right account for each goal.
Level 2
Building a portfolio
Long-term investing, taxes, retirement, and your investor brain.
Level 3
Reading companies and markets
Financial statements, valuation, price charts, the economy and the Fed.
Level 4
Advanced and pro
Portfolio theory, bonds in depth, and the real risks of options, leverage and crypto.
After 30 days of 5 minutes, you'll be able to…
- Explain an index fund to a friend in one sentence
- Know whether your savings are keeping up with prices
- Understand what a 401(k) match is and why it matters
- Spot a “guaranteed returns” scam from a mile away
Try a 10-second lesson
Imagine prices rise 3% a year and your savings account pays 0.5%. Is your money growing?
Three steps a day. Five minutes total.
1. Read the story
A true story about real people and money, checked against two sources.
2. Learn the idea behind it
One short lesson with pictures and a quick quiz. Stuck? Ask the AI tutor in plain English.
3. Practice with pretend money
Make a decision, see what happens, and get feedback on your thinking.
Why I'm building Growwell
I'm Harish, an engineer and a UC Berkeley student. When I interviewed students about money, most had never been taught the basics. Growwell is honest, never tells you what to buy, and earns nothing from what you buy. It teaches you how to think, so you can decide for yourself.
Questions
Is it free?
Yes, the core lessons are free and no card is needed to join the waitlist.
Is this investment advice?
No. Growwell is education only. We never tell you what to buy or sell, and we don't earn anything from what you buy.
Do I need money to start?
No. Practice uses pretend money. Whether and how much you ever invest is your call.
Are the stories true?
Yes. Each one is checked against at least two reputable sources, with links, and we include the risky side too: we only hear about the people it worked for.
When does it launch?
The first lessons open to the waitlist soon. You'll get an email the day they're ready.
Tell us what you think
Tomorrow's story is already waiting.
Join the waitlist and start from zero, five minutes at a time.