Jessica Riolfi

Jessica Chen Riolfi is the Co-Founder and CEO of Uprise, a fintech startup that builds personalized financial plans for young professionals.12 She has extensive experience in product management, growth, and international expansion, particularly in the fintech industry.1

Career Highlights

• Current Role: Co-Founder and CEO at Uprise (2021 - Present)1
• Previous Positions:
  • Product Consultant at Robinhood (2019)
  • Head of Product at Earnin (2018 - 2019)
  • Head of Asia at TransferWise (now Wise) (2016 - 2018)
  • Sr Product Manager, Globalization at TransferWise (2015 - 2016)
  • Sr Manager, Geographic Expansion at eBay (2013 - 2015)
  • Manager, Corporate Development at eBay (2010 - 2011)
  • Investment Banking at J.P. Morgan (2007 - 2010)1

Education

• MBA from Harvard Business School (2011 - 2013)
• A.B. from Dartmouth College (2003 - 2007)1

Uprise

Uprise is a VC-backed startup that aims to democratize financial optimization for everyone.4 The company provides personalized financial plans for young professionals at no cost and is trusted by employees at major tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and Deloitte.2 Uprise's long-term goal is to make high-quality private wealth management accessible to a broader audience.3

Expertise and Skills

Jessica has deep knowledge of the fintech landscape, having worked at several prominent companies in the sector. Her experience spans product management, growth strategies, and international expansion.1 She emphasizes the importance of customer-centric approaches, lean methodology, and the ability to navigate ambiguity in the fast-paced fintech environment.3

Personal

Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jessica is fluent in Portuguese, Mandarin Chinese, and English.1 She is known for sharing insights on career growth, breaking into fintech, and personal finance management.23