Oct 29, 2026

FinCap Friday: Zoomers Surpassed Boomers

Gen Z just passed baby boomers in starting new businesses, and one major reason why is… AI. Boomers might have the savings, the experience, and the connections, but data shows that Gen Z founders outnumbered boomers among new business owners! But, starting a business and keeping one alive are two very different things. Dive into this week’s FinCap Friday episode to learn more! It’s perfect for discussing entrepreneurship, careers, or budgeting.

FinCap Friday: Zoomers Surpassed Boomers

You can click here to access the Kahoot quiz and discussion prompt. If you’re short on time, try our simplified No Tech version containing embedded questions right in the slide deck!

About the Author

Yanely Espinal

Born and raised by Dominican, immigrant parents in Brooklyn, Yanely is a proud product of NYC public schools. She graduated from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School in 2007 before going on to receive her bachelor's degree at Brown University in 2011. As a Teach For America corps member, Yanely taught third and fourth grade in Canarsie, Brooklyn. She received her master's degree from Relay Graduate School of Education in 2013. She spends her spare time making YouTube videos about personal finance on her channel, MissBeHelpful. Yanely also loves to dance, sew, paint, listen to podcasts, and babysit her 10 nieces and nephews!

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