Our Journey Through Time
From a simple idea in 2018 to transforming how people approach annual budgeting across Thailand—discover the milestones that shaped Desktopblock into the financial planning platform trusted by thousands.
Founded on a Kitchen Table
Sarah Chen started Desktopblock after struggling with her own annual budget planning. Working late nights from her Bangkok apartment, she built the first version of our platform because existing tools felt overcomplicated and disconnected from how people actually think about money. The initial prototype helped 50 beta users save an average of 18% on their yearly expenses. What began as a personal solution quickly became something much bigger when early users started sharing it with friends and family.
10,000 Users and Counting
The pandemic changed how everyone thought about financial planning. Suddenly, annual budgeting wasn't just nice to have—it became essential. Our user base exploded from 500 to over 10,000 people in just eight months. We launched our mobile app in March 2020, right as lockdowns began. By December, we'd processed over 2.3 million baht in budget planning data and helped families navigate one of the most uncertain financial periods in recent history. Our customer support team grew from just Sarah to a dedicated team of five specialists.
Smart Features That Actually Work
We launched our predictive budgeting tools that learn from user patterns. Instead of just tracking expenses, Desktopblock began anticipating them. Our quarterly spending alerts helped prevent over 15,000 budget overruns in 2023 alone. We also introduced family sharing features after countless requests from users who wanted to coordinate household budgets with their partners. The year ended with 45,000 active users and partnerships with three major Thai banks to integrate seamless transaction importing.
Looking Ahead to 2026
We're building the next generation of financial planning tools. Think AI-powered budget optimization, real-time market integration, and personalized financial coaching—all while keeping the simplicity that made Desktopblock special from day one. Our goal isn't just to help you plan your budget, but to help you achieve your biggest financial dreams.
Join Our JourneyWhat Drives Us Every Day
Financial planning shouldn't require a finance degree. We make complex budgeting decisions feel as natural as checking your phone.
Every feature we build has to pass one test: does it actually help people save more money or stress less about finances?
Your financial data stays yours. We don't sell information, we don't share details, and we don't make money from your personal data.
Our users teach us something new every week. We listen to feedback, test improvements constantly, and never assume we know best.
Sarah Chen
Former banking analyst turned entrepreneur. Sarah believes everyone deserves financial tools that actually make sense. She still personally reads user feedback emails and has never missed a weekly team lunch.