Alexa Von Tobel Speaker Biography
Founder & CEO of LearnVest.com
and Best-Selling Author of Financially Fearless
Alexa von Tobel, CFP, is the founder and CEO of LearnVest.com, and The New York Times bestselling author of Financially Fearless. Originally from Florida, Alexa graduated from Harvard College and went to Harvard Business School before launching LearnVest, which is aimed at making financial planning affordable, accessible and delightful.
Financial Expert
She brings her passion for innovative product design to the financial planning space, as she works to revolutionize how Americans interact with their money. Alexa raised nearly $75 million in financing for LearnVest, which was acquired by Northwestern Mutual in May 2015 in one of the biggest fintech acquisitions of the decade.
Media
Alexa has appeared on the cover of Forbes Magazine and has been featured as an expert in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Good Morning America, The Today Show, CNN, Fast Company, Businessweek, InStyle, Rachael Ray, and more. She is a columnist for Money Magazine, Inc. Magazine, Cosmopolitan, and and hosts a weekly radio show on SiriusXM called Financially Fearless with Alexa von Tobel.
Honors
She has been included in the Forbes Top 30 Under 30 list, selected as one of Fortune’s Most Powerful Women and included in their 40 Under 40 list, named as one of the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders, listed on Inc. Magazine’s 30 Under 30, noted as one of “18 Women Changing the World” by Marie Claire, and given a “Genius Award” from Elle.
Affiliations
Alexa is also a member of the 2016 Class of Henry Crown Fellows and an inaugural member of the Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship for the White House.
Alexa Von Tobel Speaking Topics
How to Get Your Dream Company Off the Ground
At just 26 years old, with the economy in shambles, Alexa dropped out of Harvard Business School to pursue her dream of starting a company. Over the past few years, she has raised $25 million in funding for LearnVest and won numerous accolades (including "One of the Coolest Young Entrepreneurs" in Inc. Magazine's 30 Under 30 feature). Alexa shares the expertise she's gained along the way, outlining how to raise capital, know your user, spend $0 on marketing, identify your success metrics, and more.
Six Money Mantras to Live By
Alexa walks through her six money mantras, the perfect foundation for getting your financial life in order. Her money mantras cover everything from creative tips for organizing your finances to managing debt to reaching retirement goals. As a renowned personal finance expert, this talk integrates Alexa's favorite tips that are relevant to a wide range of audiences.
The Only Budget You'll Ever Need
Alexa presents her essential budgeting principles, revealing the ins and outs of the 50-20-30 method. For each budgeting category: Essential Expenses, Financial Priorities and Lifestyle Choices, she shares insider tips for cutting your costs and living your richest life - no matter your income.
Alexa Von Tobel Books
