Alexa von Tobel

Alexa Von Tobel, founder and CEO of LearnVest, joins the show to discuss investing basics. She breaks down the biggest mistakes people make and shares her opinion on popular investing categories. Learn how to get started and not let market fluctuations scare you.

Alexa von Tobel, founder of LearnVest and mother of three, shares tips on teaching kids about money, investing, and setting them up financially. She emphasizes starting financial education early, having open conversations about finances, and modeling good money habits for children.

Alexa von Tobel, founder of LearnVest and co-founder of Inspired Capital, shares her insights on navigating the world of advice in entrepreneurship. She discusses the importance of discerning which guidance to follow, emphasizing that not all advice is applicable at every stage. Through personal anecdotes, she reflects on the significance of timing when seeking counsel and the role of mentorship. Alexa also highlights the need for financial literacy and the lessons learned from her experiences during the 2008 financial crisis.

Alexa von Tobel, founder of LearnVest and now managing partner at Inspired Capital, shares her journey from dropping out of business school to leading a $375M fintech exit. She reveals fascinating insights from her Harvard days alongside Mark Zuckerberg and discusses her contrarian views on the future of work. Alexa also explains the concept of a 'self-driving wallet' and how friction in finance hampers wealth growth. With a focus on accessible financial literacy, she highlights innovative solutions for the everyday consumer.

Special guest Alexa von Tobel of Inspired Capital joins to discuss edtech funding hitting new lows, Microsoft's $100 billion 'Stargate' datacenter for OpenAI, kids missing school, and AI concerns. The podcast also covers AI integration in education, perceptions of AI in schools, recent edtech funding rounds, and empowering financial literacy for young girls.