Why We Built Enrich Network

A letter from the founder

I come from a humble background. My family's finances guided every single decision we made each day. I was fortunate to receive the help I needed to turn things around, but those years of uncertainty left a lasting mark.

I spent over 15 years in payments and fintech, fortunate to be at companies that were at the forefront of reshaping the industry itself. Watching that evolution up close taught me a lot — not just about innovation, but about what we still leave unsolved. Over those years, a quiet question kept resurfacing. Why do we treat personal finance and government benefits as two separate things? The more I saw how money really moves — from paychecks to tax credits to subsidies — the more I kept wondering. People's lives aren't split up that way, but the systems built for them are silo'd to the point of being fractured. Later, this very question — and the frustration behind it — became the thesis of why Enrich Network must exist.

Everything changed for me in January 2024, when an unexpected loss in my family became a profound epiphany. It was a painful reminder that life truly is brief, fleeting and unpredictable — but within that grief came clarity. My path became clear: if I didn't act now to create the change I wanted to see, I might never have another chance. My husband and daughter became my greatest champions and gave me the courage to start. I am deeply grateful to find a team of incredibly talented people who see the world in the way I see it.

We are building Enrich Network to be a safety net. Someone that is always looking out for you—helping you find that one extra dollar, helping you make the right choices, helping you breathe easier. Life is stressful enough; managing your money shouldn't make it harder. Our vision is to bridge personal finance, government benefits and other financial resources into one human‑centered ecosystem; one that meets people where they are and helps them move forward.

We're intentional in how we build — deliberate, thoughtful, and rooted in real user feedback. Our world doesn't need another cookie-cutter fintech app. It needs tools that genuinely serve people. We've built Enrich Network from our own conviction and resources — built independently to explore, experiment, learn, and evolve on our own terms.

We also believe in building in public. Our community helps us set our pace and our roadmap. They engage with new features at every stage of development. We share openly about what's working, what isn't, and what we're learning along the way. This blog is part of that transparency. It's a space where we invite you into the process.

At its core, Enrich Network is nimble, intentional and human-centered platform at the intersection of money and government benefits—for every income type and income level. We're your companion in your financial journey, a source for trustworthy benefits information, and a partner trusted by states agencies, community impact organizations, employers, and universities alike.

To every person doing their best to keep life balanced: you are not alone. Enrich stands with you, and we're ready to help you in every step toward financial peace. We'll take care of the numbers, so you can take care of your dreams.

Archie Puri Founder, Enrich Network