Emily Trant leads Wagestream's core mission to tackle financial exclusion and build an inclusive app that improves the financial wellbeing of all workers. Her role brings together stakeholders across policy, the public sector, and financial services, from running co-creation sessions with customers to leading an Impact Advisory Board. She also directs the company's program of academic research in collaboration with leading think tanks and global universities.

Before Wagestream, Emily co-founded Touco Lab, a social impact venture that built financial services products for people with cognitive impairments using open banking technology. Emily holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from The University of British Columbia. She is also the host of the Invisible Worker podcast.