#238 – From Adversity to Ambition with Niya Dragova of Candor

In this IndieHackers podcast episode, Cortland interviews Nia Dragova, founder of Candor, a company dedicated to helping tech professionals manage their equity and negotiate their salaries. Nia shares her personal journey from growing up in Bulgaria to her experiences in finance and the motivations behind starting Candor. She emphasizes the importance of democratizing financial information for employees, especially in the tech industry, where most people's wealth is tied to stocks. Throughout the conversation, they discuss the challenges of educating people about finance, the impact of inflation on investments, and the significance of creating a community around financial literacy