01Community
Founder
MOMENTUM
A community for building financial independence and deciding what you want that independence to make possible.
Independence. Opportunity. Shared purpose.
I build what expands
what people believe
they can do.
I’m Harlan Landes. Reaching financial independence gave me the freedom to choose work for its potential to matter. Today, I use that freedom to bring talented people together, create opportunities for ambitious work, and help build things capable of producing lasting change.
See what I’m buildingFreedom, put to work.
Meaningful work. Built with others.Philadelphia, PA
01 / In motion
Building now.
Work with the potential to matter.
02Fintech
Co-founder
Orchid Money
A different approach to personal finance, connecting everyday money decisions with behavior, well-being, and the life you want.
In development
03Nonprofit
Founder & Executive Director
Plutus Foundation
Supporting financial educators and the communities they serve through connection, recognition, and opportunity.
02 / The through line
Selected work.
A record of turning possibility into something real.
Independent publishing
Consumerism Commentary
What began as a personal money journal grew into an independent financial publication and a new chapter in my life.
Founder · ExitedRecognition & community
Plutus Awards
Recognizing the voices and projects helping people understand money, and bringing a community of financial creators together.
CreatorEvents & connection
Plutus Voices
Bringing financial educators together for conversations, shared experiences, and connections that continue beyond the event.
Organizer03 / The thinking behind the work
Ideas.
Freedom is only the
beginning of the question.
This is where I’ll examine independence, opportunity, community, ambition, and the obligations that come with having the freedom to choose your work.
The first notes are on their way.
Independence & meaningOpportunity & ambitionCommunity & human potential
04 / A little context
Freedom was never
the end of the story.
Craft beyond the work
Music, drum corps, and photography have shaped how I think about discipline, composition, emotional impact, and contributing to something larger than myself.
I reached financial independence early, but the more important question was what that freedom would allow me to contribute.
I began by writing publicly about my own financial life. Consumerism Commentary grew from a personal journal into an influential independent publication, changed the course of my life, and showed me how much people can build when they stop underestimating what is possible.
Through the Plutus Foundation, I’ve seen how recognition, opportunity, and the right community can give talented people the confidence to attempt more ambitious work. MOMENTUM and Orchid Money continue that work by helping people gain greater control over their lives and make choices that reflect who they want to become.
I choose projects for their potential to improve people’s lives, bring talented people toward a shared purpose, and create lasting change. I want to do that work with high standards and integrity while protecting the time and attention that belong to my family.