Ted Gonder

Ted Gonder is an entrepreneur and impact investor best known as the co-founder of Moneythink, a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding economic opportunity for young people. He launched Moneythink while an undergraduate student at the University of Chicago, driven by a belief that financial capability is a foundational skill for long-term success. Under his leadership, the organization grew from a small campus initiative into a nationally recognized nonprofit, partnering with high schools and financial institutions to deliver mentoring and financial education programs to thousands of students across the country.

Gonder’s work with Moneythink earned national attention for its innovative, youth-centered approach to financial literacy. The organization focused not only on teaching personal finance fundamentals but also on pairing students with near-peer mentors and leveraging technology to create scalable impact. His leadership helped position Moneythink as a leading voice in the movement to close the opportunity gap and rethink how financial education is delivered in underserved communities.

Beyond the nonprofit sector, Gonder has been active in impact investing and entrepreneurship, advising and supporting mission-driven ventures that blend profit with purpose. He has been recognized on lists such as Forbes’ “30 Under 30” for Social Entrepreneurship and has spoken widely about social innovation, youth empowerment, and the role of private capital in advancing equity. Across his career, Gonder has remained focused on building systems that help young people gain the knowledge, confidence, and access needed to shape their own economic futures.