Ed Banks
Founder, Getting the G.I.S.T. Ed Banks is an educator, author, and founder of Get the GIST, a nonprofit dedicated to filling the gaps left by traditional education, including financial literacy and personal development.
About this speaker
Ed Banks is an educator, author, and advocate for lifelong learning who has lived and worked abroad for over a decade now. As an educator he emphasizes the importance of helping individuals understand both the social and financial factors that shape success. As the founder of Get the GIST, a nonprofit dedicated to bridging the critical gaps left by traditional education, he provides accessible tools for financial literacy, socio-emotional learning, and personal development.
His book, Getting the GIST of Personal Finance, breaks down essential financial concepts to help expats and young professionals navigate budgeting, investing, and long-term planning. Drawing from his own experiences as an expat, Ed offers insights into financial preparedness and goal-setting for those looking to thrive abroad.
