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Linda Du believes that in a world where people have access to more financial information than ever before, clarity is just as important as access. As the Founder and CEO of Moola Money, she is building an AI-powered financial platform designed to help millennials take greater control of their financial future through personalised planning and actionable insights.

Her work sits at the intersection of finance, artificial intelligence and consumer empowerment, combining years of strategy experience with a desire to make complex financial decisions easier to understand.

Building Moola Money With Financial Confidence in Mind

Moola Money was created around a simple but increasingly important problem: many people know they should be making better financial decisions, but figuring out what to do next can feel overwhelming. Through personalised planning and actionable insights, the platform is designed to help users better understand their financial position and make decisions with greater confidence.

For Linda, technology is not simply about automation. It is about helping people access information in a way that feels relevant, practical and useful to their individual circumstances. That philosophy has shaped the way she approaches both entrepreneurship and financial innovation.

From McKinsey to Entrepreneurship

Before building Moola Money, Linda worked as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey, advising leading retail banks across EMEA on strategy, digital transformation and growth. Her experience working closely with financial institutions gave her insight into the changing expectations of consumers and the increasing role technology is playing within the financial services industry.

It also provided a strong foundation for her transition from advising businesses to building one of her own. Today, Linda brings that strategic perspective into Moola Money while navigating the realities of building and growing a technology company.

Bringing Finance and Technology Into Everyday Conversations

Linda’s work is not limited to financial technology. She is also the host and producer of Moonshot Radio, a podcast exploring frontier ideas across technology, economics and society. The show has generated more than 700,000 views on YouTube and ranks in the Top 50 on Goodpods in both Technology and Economics.

Through the podcast, Linda has created a platform for thoughtful conversations around ideas that are shaping the future. It is an extension of something that runs throughout her work: the ability to take complicated subjects and make them more accessible.

Whether the conversation is about artificial intelligence, financial markets, technology or social change, Linda approaches storytelling as a bridge between expertise and understanding.

The Power of Making Complex Ideas Accessible

As an operator and investor, Linda brings a unique perspective to the intersection of finance, AI and storytelling. Her work demonstrates that knowledge becomes more powerful when people can understand it and see how it applies to their own lives.

That ability to translate complexity is also increasingly important for founders, professionals and thought leaders. Building expertise is one part of becoming influential within an industry. Communicating that expertise clearly enough for other people to understand, trust and act on it is another. Linda’s journey across consulting, entrepreneurship, investing and media reflects the value of doing both.

Building at the Intersection of Finance, AI and Storytelling

From advising some of the world’s leading financial institutions to building an AI-powered platform and hosting conversations about the ideas shaping our future, Linda’s career has continued to evolve around one central theme: helping people make better-informed decisions.

Through Moola Money, she is applying technology to personal finance. Through Moonshot Radio, she is creating space for deeper conversations around technology, economics and society. And through her work as an investor and entrepreneur, she continues to explore how innovation can solve practical problems and create meaningful value.

It is this combination of strategic thinking, technological curiosity and communication that makes Linda’s work particularly relevant at a time when both financial services and artificial intelligence are changing rapidly.

Linda Du, Moola Money Founder and Moonshot Radio host, featured speaker at Women of Rubies Media Visibility Bootcamp 6.0
Linda Du joins the Women of Rubies Media Visibility Bootcamp 6.0, taking place virtually October 17–18, 2026.

Linda Du Joins the Media Visibility Bootcamp 6.0

Linda Du will also be sharing her experience as one of the featured speakers at the Women of Rubies Media Visibility Bootcamp 6.0, taking place virtually on October 17–18, 2026. The annual bootcamp brings together entrepreneurs, professionals and changemakers to learn practical approaches to storytelling, positioning, media visibility and building stronger personal and professional brands.

Linda’s participation brings an important perspective to the conversation, particularly for founders who are learning how to communicate sophisticated ideas in ways that audiences can understand and connect with.

 Reserve your spot: womenofrubies.com/mvbc2026

Kimberly Jolasun, the exceptional inventor of Villie.com, is celebrating the platform’s outstanding accomplishment in assisting numerous Black mothers all across the United States establish online fundraisers to support their baby’s needs in an era where connectivity is crucial. With a total fundraising effort of more than $1 million so far, Villie has proven itself as a pioneering destination for expectant and new parents.

A Digital Village for Moms Across the Country

Headquartered in Atlanta, Villie.com is redefining the way expecting and new parents connect, raise funds, receive gifts, and unite their village in the digital era. The platform is dedicated to simplifying the process of receiving support and offers a range of tools designed to empower parents to effortlessly engage their community. It creates personalized websites where the shared journey of parenthood is not only embraced but celebrated.

Kimberly Jolasun, the driving force behind Villie.com, shares her vision: “We believe that no parent should have to navigate parenthood alone, and our mission at Villie.com is to empower every family to get support from their village with ease.”

Black Moms
Kimberly Jolasun (Image: Instagram)

Supporting Black Moms in a Critical Time

The United States is witnessing a concerning rise in maternal mortality rates, particularly among Black women. The disparity is alarming, with Black women experiencing a maternal mortality rate more than double the national average and nearly three times higher than that of white women, irrespective of income.

Villie.com is on a mission to bridge this gap by bringing communities together and providing unwavering support to mothers throughout their pregnancy, birth, and beyond. With over $1 million raised for Black moms, Villie continues to expand its reach as word spreads about its vital mission. The platform recognizes that every mom’s definition of support is unique and continually develops features and functions to cater to these diverse needs.

Cultural Inspiration and Community Values

Villie.com draws inspiration from the rich tapestry of West African traditions, where community support is a cornerstone of the parenting experience. Kimberly Jolasun’s personal experiences have driven her to develop a platform that embodies the support families provide to new parents.

Kimberly emphasizes, “Villie is here to bridge the geographical gaps, reconnecting families and friends in an immersive digital village where each shared moment becomes a cherished memory.”

Parenting in the Digital Age

As a tech startup, Villie.com has garnered support from venture capital investors like Fearless Fund, XRC Ventures, and TxO by a16z. This support is especially crucial, given the challenges faced by women of color in accessing venture capital funding. Villie’s team is a diverse mix of ethnicities, including mothers and fathers of young children under five, who deeply understand the issues that need addressing.

The platform seamlessly combines tradition with technology, even incorporating the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance the user experience. Kimberly notes, “It’s pretty incredible to see that for most parents, our tools are their first experience with AI.” Villie offers an empowering experience that enables parents to cultivate a supportive village during the most significant chapters of their lives.

Join the Village at Villie.com

For those interested in joining this digital village of support and empowerment, visit Villie.com to discover more about the platform and sign up. Villie.com is not just revolutionizing the way Black moms connect and receive support; it’s rewriting the narrative of community, care, and connection in the digital age.