Who is Andrei Cherny?

Andrei Cherny is CEO and co-founder of Aspiration, a financial tech firm in Marina del Rey that offers what it calls sustainable banking services and socially conscious investing to online customers. Andrei Cherny is chief executive of Aspiration, a 4-year-old Marina del Rey firm that markets itself with the slogan “Save Money, Save the Planet.”

What is aspiration & how does it work?

Aspiration is pioneering a “sustainability as a service” model in the financial services industry Since its founding in 2013, Aspiration has aimed to help more people use their money for good — by spending, saving, and investing for positive impact through the bank’s financial programs and products.

Who are Cherny's parents?

Cherny was born in Los Angeles, on August 4, 1975. His parents, Helena and Pavel, were Czechoslovak Jewish immigrants who initially spoke little English. After graduating from North Hollywood High School, Cherny graduated with honors from Harvard College.