Wencé Ventanilla

Wencé founded Once Upon a Cent with a clear mission: to make money simple and easy to understand for all ages, especially children. With 14 years of experience in corporate finance, she knows how valuable financial literacy can be and believes it's never too early to start learning.

Through stories, she breaks down important money concepts into engaging and relatable lessons that young readers can enjoy. What may seem complex at first becomes a natural and enjoyable part of a child's learning journey.

She grew up in Manila and later moved to Paris, where she earned her Master of Business Administration at HEC Paris. She now lives in Berlin with her two cats, Coco and Larry. Her international background shapes her approach to storytelling, helping her connect with families from different cultures who want to raise financially confident kids.

Both Coco and Larry have inspired characters in her books, reflecting her belief that learning about money can be playful, imaginative, and full of curiosity.