Alexa von Tobel, Founder & CEO, LearnVest
Ambition 2.07 Apr 2016

Alexa von Tobel, Founder & CEO, LearnVest

Alexa von Tobel is proud to say she's a business school drop-out. She left Harvard Business School to launch LearnVest - a financial planning advice website that helps you get smart with your money. And being a drop-out paid off. Since launching LearnVest in 2009, the company has raised well over $75 million and last year was acquired by Northwestern Mutual. On the episode, Sophia and Alexa discuss their similar career trajectories, starting LearnVest in sweatpants, and Alexa's awesome power brunch answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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