How AI Can Expand Wealth and Financial Opportunity for Everyone | Valerie Mosley | TEDxBoston

What if building wealth depended less on your past and more on your potential? Investor and entrepreneur Valerie Mosley argues that America's greatest financial challenge isn't a lack of talent—it's a lack of access. Drawing from personal stories and decades of experience managing billions of dollars, she reveals how outdated financial systems leave millions of capable people behind through barriers like credit scores, high-interest lending, and unequal access to capital. She explores how artificial intelligence, personalized financial coaching, and innovative lending models can create a more inclusive economy where opportunity is based on potential rather than privilege. Looking toward the next 250 years, Mosley shares a vision of an America where everyone has the tools to build wealth and pursue financial freedom. Valerie Mosley, CEO, Valmo Ventures Former Senior Vice President, Partner and Investment Strategist, Wellington Management Company Valerie Mosley created Valmo Ventures to advise and invest in companies that add value both to investors and society. She has invested in and advises Fundify, The World's Platform Connecting Startups, Investors & Advisors, Quantum Exchange, the first quantum computer in the US, STEAMRole a career networking platform, TEquitable, a confidential platform to address harassment at workplaces, and more. She also serves on the boards of Eaton Vance's Family of Mutual Funds, Dynex (DX, a NYSE mortgage REIT), NY Common Fund's Investment Advisory Committee and Progress Investment Management Company (a privately held Fund of Funds). This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx