Kelly Peeler

Kelly Peeler is the Founder & CEO of NextGenVest, a global community aimed at guiding students through important financial decisions. With operations in 15 states and 8 countries, NextGenVest offers mobile education and advice on managing student loans, budgeting, investing, and employment. Each year, the organization helps over one million students navigate the complex terrain of financial aid forms by leveraging deep learning technologies to provide personalized, on-demand assistance via SMS.

Peeler has consistently focused on empowering young people towards financial savvy and entrepreneurship. During her time as an undergraduate at Harvard, she not only studied the History of Financial Crises but also founded both the International Women in Business Summit and Business Across Borders. The latter is a non-profit dedicated to supporting economic growth in post-war zone economies, including Iraq, by helping university students start their own businesses. After Harvard, she gained substantial experience in the financial sector, working in JPMorgan's Investment Bank covering financial institutions and also as a financial advisor.

Peeler's efforts and innovative approaches have earned her considerable recognition. She has been named one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs and a White House #StartTheSpark Ambassador. In 2017, Fast Company listed her among the 100 Most Creative Business Leaders. A respected speaker, she has delivered a TED Talk on financial responsibility and written extensively for Forbes, CNN Money, Business Insider, and the Huffington Post on student loan trends. Peeler has spoken on topics like "The Trust Void," "The New Mortgage: Student Loans," and "Your Money Mentor," showcasing her expertise in areas including entrepreneurship, marketing, strategic planning, education, finance, and future trends.