Founders of INvestment for All Program

Investment for All was founded in March 2022 by Edric Zhang and David Guo with a simple yet powerful conviction: financial knowledge should never be a privilege reserved for a few.

Our mission is to expand access to economic and financial education and to equip individuals with the tools needed to make informed, confident decisions about their financial futures.

The idea for Investment for All took shape during an Uber ride through the streets of Boston. What began as an ordinary trip became a defining moment. The driver, an immigrant from South America, spoke candidly about his concerns. Despite working long hours, he felt overwhelmed by uncertainty. He asked when and how to invest, hoping to protect his savings and build long-term stability for his family.

He had already tried to navigate the markets on his own, investing several thousand dollars in Uber stock based on the information available to him. Instead of providing security, the investment declined in value. At the same time, inflation accelerated, gas prices rose, and his real income steadily eroded. Though he worked relentlessly, financial progress felt increasingly out of reach.

That conversation stayed with us long after the ride ended.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Edric and David had witnessed firsthand the effects of a K-shaped recovery—wealth compounding rapidly for those with access to capital and financial literacy, while working families faced mounting economic pressure. Inflation ceased to be an abstract statistic and became a lived reality, quietly diminishing savings, stability, and opportunity for millions without access to reliable financial guidance.

We came to realize that the driver’s experience was not an exception, but a reflection of a broader systemic gap. Countless individuals aspire to invest responsibly, plan for the future, and break cycles of financial insecurity—yet lack access to clear, trustworthy, and practical financial education.

This realization led to a defining question:

What if financial knowledge were accessible to everyone—not just the privileged few?

With that vision, Investment for All was created. Our goal is to empower individuals through accessible, practical education in economics and investing, enabling them to navigate inflation, uncertainty, and market volatility with confidence rather than fear.