Welcome to the debut episode of Volala: Volatility is the life of our party! Host Jenni Ruiz sits down with Ayeh Bandeh-Ahmadi, founder of Volascope Labs, for a lively discussion about making economic insights accessible, engaging, and downright fun. Ayeh shares her fascinating journey from her early career at the U.S. Treasury to her deep dive into logistics at Transfix, finally culminating in her latest venture, Volya.

Volya, a groundbreaking app, aims to cut through the noise of financial news and help users get straight to the economic insights that matter most. Ayeh opens up about her experiences building tools for the modern user, insights gathered from real people frustrated by confusing financial jargon, and the importance of thoughtful design in making sense of complex topics. Discover how Volascope Labs, with its blog Volala, mixes serious insights with a splash of creativity—plus, how music adds a unique twist to the conversation around economics.

To learn more about Volascope Labs, visit volascope.com. To read the Volala blog, visit volala.substack.com.

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Music track titled "Easy Hike" courtesy of composer, Yari. All rights reserved.