Mona Named Winner in Fast Company’s 2026 World Changing Ideas Awards
June 16, 2026
NEW YORK – Mona, a mission-driven fintech platform serving small businesses across the U.S, has been named a winner of Fast Company‘s 2026 World Changing Ideas Awards. This annual recognition honors bold and transformative efforts that tackle the world’s most pressing issues.
Mona connects small business owners to capital access support, navigation, and advising – helping them grow and scale. It has served more than 5,000 businesses, providing critical financial health coaching and connecting them to millions in affordable capital. Mona is also partnering with Mastercard Strive USA to further build and scale its AI-powered coaching, with upcoming launches in cities throughout the U.S.
“We are proud to work side-by-side every day with inspiring small business entrepreneurs, who are the backbone of communities across America – from South Side Chicago to North Jacksonville to Downtown Detroit and beyond,” said Anny Dow, co-founder and chief product officer at Mona. “This recognition from Fast Company is a testament to the critical importance of creating access to quality coaching and capital for small businesses – and the progress we’ve been able to make at Mona.”
Now in its ninth year, the World Changing Ideas Awards celebrate organizations that are delivering measurable impact across industries – from climate solutions and AI advancements to health, social justice, and beyond. This year’s awards, featured in Fast Company's Summer 2026 issue on newsstands June 23, highlight 101 winners across 14 categories. A panel of Fast Company editors and reporters evaluated entries based on their impact, sustainability, design, creativity, scalability, and ability to improve society.
“The World Changing Ideas Awards are more than inspiration – they’re a measure of real-world impact,” says Fast Company editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan. “This year’s honorees are turning bold ideas into tangible solutions and addressing urgent global challenges with creativity and rigor.”
About Mona
Mona is an AI-native fintech platform helping small business owners across the U.S. access capital navigation, financial coaching, and growth support. Mona helps entrepreneurs strengthen financial health, identify funding opportunities, and build more resilient businesses. Mona can be found online at www.trymona.com.
About Fast Company
Fast Company is the only media brand fully dedicated to the vital intersection of business, innovation, and design, engaging the most influential leaders, companies, and thinkers on the future of business. Headquartered in New York City, Fast Company is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with our sister publication Inc., and can be found online at www.fastcompany.com.
