The Philippines’ First In-Person Gamified Financial Learning Club for Kids

About Us

Kidvestors Club is the Philippines’ first in-person gamified financial literacy program designed specifically for children ages 6 to 12. Our mission is to raise a new generation of financially smart, independent, and empowered young Filipinos by teaching real-world money skills through play, guided coaching, and interactive board games.

Through educational games like Cashflow 101 board games, children in our program learn foundational financial skills: the value of money, budgeting, saving, investing, and understanding the difference between needs and wants. Each session is packed with fun yet powerful life lessons that aren’t taught in schools, but should be.

Our Story

Kidvestors Club Philippines is a family-led initiative rooted in one shared belief: that financial literacy should start early, ideally before a child handles real money. It was born out of both personal experience and professional expertise. Our family has long embraced financial independence as a core value, and we’re passionate about passing on that mindset to the next generation, not just to our own children, but to families all over the Philippines.

The idea for Kidvestors was inspired by a realization: while schools teach children how to solve math problems, they often leave them unprepared for real-life money decisions. This gap leads too many adults to struggle with debt, bad spending habits, and a lack of financial confidence. We wanted to change that by teaching kids how to make money work for them.

Our team combines decades of experience across finance, investing, corporate leadership, education, and entrepreneurship. With backgrounds in stock market investing, IT, real estate, auditing, financial planning, and teaching, we’ve pooled our skills to create something meaningful, a program that’s fun for kids and reassuring for parents.

Why We Built Kidvestors

We built Kidvestors Club because we believe financial literacy is not a luxury - it’s a life skill. Unfortunately, it’s a skill most people only learn the hard way, after making costly mistakes. We believe that with the right mindset, tools, and environment, kids as young as six can begin their financial journey with confidence.

We also believe that Filipino families deserve better alternatives to the outdated pension and retirement systems. That’s why part of our program includes real-world investing: with our partner stockbroker, a portion of the Kidvestors Club tuition gets invested into the Philippine Stock Market, so each child experiences firsthand what it means to earn passive income through dividends.

This isn’t just a class. It’s a head start.

Our Vision

Asia’s leading gamified financial education hub for children - empowering young minds to become confident investors, develop smart money habits, and make a positive impact on their families, communities, and future economy.

Through Kidvestors Club, we’re planting those seeds today - one child, one family at a time.

Let us help give your kids the advantage. Because financial literacy is not just an academic subject - it’s a lifelong edge.

Management

Hero Laurente

Founder

Private Fund Manager & Co-Founder of BTL Venture Capital

With over 13 years of experience in the financial markets and 7 years specializing in Trading Room Systems in Singapore, Hero brings deep industry insight and technical expertise to the team. He holds multiple accreditations and certifications from reputable institutions, including CCFA-Financial Education, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Institute for Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Education, Caylum Trading Institute (CTI), and the Institute of Trading and Portfolio Management (ITPM).

Teresita Tan-Garin

Co-Founder

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) & Retired Government's Senior Auditor at Commission on Audit (COA)

A seasoned finance professional with decades of experience in public financial management and coaching. As a former senior auditor, Tess has contributed significantly to strengthening fiscal governance, accountability, and capacity-building across institutions. Her deep expertise continues to guide the team in ensuring transparency, compliance, and strategic financial oversight.

Rachelle Laurente

Operations

An entrepreneur, former Assistant General Manager / Head of Operations, and seasoned real estate investor with over 15 years of experience.

With 11 years of leadership experience 7 of which were spent overseas in Singapore, Rachelle brings a global perspective and strategic insight to the team. She has completed advanced leadership certifications at Ateneo de Manila University and personal and professional developments at INNOV8, further strengthening her commitment to empowering others through financial literacy and responsible investing.

Facilitators

Angelene Gulleban

FaCi Gelene is a Licensed Professional Teacher and a TESOL certified who earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education, major in English, from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. With over seven years of experience teaching students through various online platforms, English Teacher and Senior Administrative Officer at Good Shepherd Montessori School of Pasig, Angelene is committed to delivering engaging, creative, and meaningful learning experiences.

She has actively participated in workshops focusing on ecology (Laudato Si'), personal well-being, innovative teaching methodologies, educational techniques, and financial literacy. Notably, she was nominated for the Maybank Regional Financial Education Excellence Award for her dedication to promoting financial literacy education.

Kevyn Brondial

FaCi Kevyn is a passionate educator with a Cum Laude degree in Broadcast Communication-Journalism from the University of the Philippines Baguio. She taught major subjects for the BA Communication program at STI College Global City and has also worked with young children at her local community daycare center - giving her the skills to connect with learners of all ages.

While her background isn’t in finance, FaCi Kevyn believes good communication can make any topic easy to understand- even money! Inspired by a mentor who said, “Communicators are meant to help others understand,” she now brings that gift to teaching kids about financial literacy. At Kidvestors Club, Kevyn’s goal is to make learning about money fun, simple, and meaningful, helping kids build smart money habits that will last a lifetime.

Isabella Cabrera

FaCi Belle is a licensed teacher and a proud graduate of the University of Santo Tomas with a degree in Secondary Education, major in English. From 2019 to 2022, she taught English Grammar and Literature to junior and senior high school students at UST, where she also served as a class adviser, club moderator, and Grade Level Coordinator.

She is also a Team Leader for an Australian educational company while continuing to teach kids through one-on-one tutorials. She loves working with children, believing they inspire us to see life with joy and wonder.

At Kidvestors Club, FaCi Belle brings her teaching expertise, patience, and genuine care for children to make learning about money both fun and meaningful.

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