Akshat kumar

Akshat kumar

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  • Finova Ai
    Finova Ai AI that actually helps you save — not just track
    Oct 2026
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    Joined Product HuntJanuary 8th, 2025

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Why I built an AI money coach that actually gets me

Hey Product Hunt! Akshat here, maker of Finova AI. We're launching here soon and I couldn't be more excited to share what we've been building. But first, I wanted to share a bit about why this product exists at all.

Back in my early 20s, I was a typical young professional in India. Earning a decent paycheck, but totally lost when it came to managing my money. I diligently logged into my bank accounts each week and tried to make sense of my spending. But the numbers alone didn't help me. Was I saving enough? Spending on the right things? Making progress on my goals? I couldn't tell.

The apps I tried weren't much help either. They assumed everyone thought in dollars and millions. But my brain worked in rupees and lakhs! I didn't need another report, I needed an actual coach. Someone to look at my finances and give me clear next steps - in language I could relate to.

That's the experience I set out to build with Finova AI. It's not just another budgeting app. It's an AI coach that:

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Finova Ai - AI that actually helps you save — not just track

Most money apps are dollar-first, forcing you to do currency math in your head. Finova AI speaks your currency instead. Set savings goals, track them with a Pulse Score, and get an AI coach that understands loan EMIs vs expenses. India-first (lakhs & crores), more markets coming. Works offline, encrypted, no bank linking.
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