Breathing New Life into Finance: How Vieira Helped Rebuild FiscalFighters from the Ground Up

When Vieira joined FiscalFighters, it wasn’t as a founder, at least not at first. The project was struggling, and its early momentum had faded. But after being interviewed for a different role, Vieira saw potential in the mission, in the platform, and in the team. She accepted the offer to join the team and got to work reshaping the organization from the inside out alongside one of the original founders, Grace, giving it a renewed sense of life. 

Together, they restructured responsibilities, redefined goals, and reignited the original vision, all while balancing the reality of being full-time students. Vieira had been looking for an opportunity to step directly into the business world, not just by contributing to someone else’s vision, but by co-building something meaningful from the ground up. FiscalFighters became that space: a non-profit aiming to make personal finance, economics, and business education not only more accessible but also more enjoyable.

“We wanted to revolutionize how people learn about money,” Vieira says. “Finance touches every part of life, but it's rarely taught well, or at all, in school. That’s a huge gap.” Their mission became clear… create education that’s engaging, inclusive, and built for this generation. From short-form social media content to longer-form courses and webinars reaching a global audience, FiscalFighters is working to meet people where they are and spark a lifelong interest in financial literacy.

As the company grew from just two people to a team of ten, challenges naturally followed. One of the biggest has been finding the right people. “At the beginning, we just needed help, so we filled in the gaps fast. But we learned that if your team doesn’t share your vision, it’s hard to move forward.” That meant tough decisions, letting go of people who weren’t the right fit, slowing down to recalibrate, and learning to prioritize both quality and consistency.

Burnout, too, has been part of the story. “We’re still students, so it’s easy to hit a wall, especially during busy periods of the school year,” Vieira admits. But she’s come to see rest as part of the process. “Taking a break lets you come back stronger. It’s how we keep the work meaningful.”

Looking ahead, FiscalFighters is expanding into multiple mediums, building out online courses, developing scalable content, and creating a more international presence. With weekly team meetings and a growing base of support, what started shaky has become a living, breathing initiative.

For Vieira, it’s about more than just business; it’s about making something that lasts. “I want people to see that finance and business don’t have to feel intimidating or exclusive. They can be fun. They can be powerful. And everyone deserves access to that knowledge, no matter where you go to school, if you want to pursue a career in the business world, or you just want to learn more about this often mystifying world.”

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