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Shark Tank’s Favorite Debt Payoff App: The Story of Changed

Written by Changed Team | Sep 25, 2025 7:45:41 PM

Mark Cuban Saw the Vision

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban was impressed. He understood that debt is one of the biggest financial hurdles for everyday people, and he saw how Changed could be the tool to make a real difference. Cuban invested $250,000 for 25% equity and joined the Changed board.

That partnership gave us more than funding—it gave us access to insights, resources, and mentorship that helped us grow into the app we are today.

 

From Student Loans to All Debt

When Changed first launched, it was designed to help people crush student loans. Over time, with the support of our community (and Cuban’s guidance), we expanded to cover credit cards, auto loans, and more. Because no matter what kind of debt you’re facing, the stress feels the same.

Changed turns everyday purchases into debt-slaying power. Buy a coffee for $3.50, we round it up to $4, and that extra $0.50 goes toward your debt. Add in Boosts and features like Stash My Cash, and suddenly debt payoff isn’t overwhelming—it’s automatic.

What Our Members Say

It’s one thing to hear it from us—but it’s better to hear it from the people actually using Changed:

 

  • “I loved this app on my debt free journey! The only reason I stopped using it was because I paid off all my student loans 🙂”Karina

  • “@changedapps has to be one of the best apps I’ve come across in some time! Love it!”East of The Sun, West of The…

  • “10/10 would recommend this app. I have been using this for years and been paying off my debt without even thinking about it!”Jesslee

  • “I love that there are multiple account payoff options! It helps me pay off all my debt faster!”Courtney

  • “I love Changed because it helps me pay off debt faster. It’s like making an extra payment each month which goes a long way, just by collecting spare change on my normal purchases.”Kayleigh

These stories are why we do what we do—helping real people get rid of debt and move forward faster.

Why It Still Matters Today

Appearing on Shark Tank was just the beginning. What mattered most was proving that an app could actually help people pay off millions in debt, one small step at a time. Since then, Changed has helped its members pay down over $100 million—and counting.

That’s the power of an idea that started with a pitch and grew into a movement.

Ready to Change Your Story?

If you’re tired of debt running your life, try the app that caught Mark Cuban’s eye (and investment). Start small, stay consistent, and see how fast your balance can drop.