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LearnVest Founder Alexa von Tobel on Her Daily Routine and Being Financially Fearless

To some, effective financial planning is one of the bigger mysteries of adult life. How much should you save? How much should you spend? And who can you ask for advice? Luckily, a former Morgan Stanley trader and Harvard graduate founded the totally accessible financial planning startup LearnVest. Alexa von Tobel left her career on Wall Street to create LearnVest after she realized even Harvard business grads had unanswered questions about how to manage their money. Here's some insight into what makes Ms. von Tobel — and her company — tick.

By Molly Mulshine

Blue Apron Co-Founder Matthew Salzberg on Making Cooking Accessible and Fun

One local startup is aiming to get New Yorkers back in the kitchen and away from their laptops. We caught up with Blue Apron cofounder Matt Salzberg to learn how he got his start in Silicon Alley, and what it's like running a startup in New York City.

By Molly Mulshine

On Falling In Love In “The Real World”: A Q&A With Aaron Schildkrout, Co-Founder of HowAboutWe

Aaron Schildkrout cofounded dating site HowAboutWe four years ago with his longtime friend, Brian Schechter. HowAboutWe began as a site for singles to meet each other and plan dates. Now, it’s expanded to include a service that helps couples plan dates, as well as a series of popular blogs. The Observer caught up with Mr. Schildkrout to find out what it’s like being the leader of a successful online dating service.

By Jordyn Taylor

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