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Sarah Chen-Spellings is a recognized speaker, strategist, and commentator on venture capital, startups, and women in leadership, having been featured on Forbes, Fortune, Bloomberg, Der Spiegel, United Nations, et al, and hosts a top global VC podcast Billion Dollar Moves backed by the Hubspot Podcast Network.
A natural communicator who grew up on television, Sarah merges capital and culture to shape the global narrative on women, wealth and innovation.
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Sarah is a sought after speaker and an active commentator on venture capital, innovation, and women in leadership, having been featured amongst others on Der Spiegel, the Wall Street Journal, and Forbes. Sarah is a compelling speaker and moderator with hundreds of high-profile engagements under her belt and close to two decades of media experience. Some topics she has covered are:
Why Now? The largest intergenerational wealth transfer in history is unfolding, with trillions set to be controlled by women. This shift is redefining venture capital, reshaping innovation, and unlocking new investment opportunities.
- How women-led capital is changing the venture landscape
- How women in family offices are building their legacy and impact
- Key trends in where the smart money is flowing
- Case studies from Beyond The Billion’s network on what’s working
Why Now? The unicorn playbook is being rewritten. In an era of tighter capital markets and evolving investor expectations, what separates the breakout billion-dollar companies from the rest?
- The new rules for scaling to $1B+ in today’s economic climate
- What investors now look for before making $100M+ bets
- Lessons from founders who survived downturns and came out stronger
- The rising stars: Who’s building the next generation of unicorns?
- Insights from Beyond The Billion’s network on where the smart money is going
With a deep focus on high performance, Sarah delivers a powerful keynote on the role of mission and purpose in leadership. She believes that our “why” often finds us before we even recognize it. Designed for world leaders and C-suite executives, Sarah explores how the most impactful leaders—across business, sports, and government—anchor their success in purpose-driven leadership. Drawing from her conversations with unicorn founders, world-class athletes, and global decision-makers, she reveals how clarity of mission fuels resilience, innovation, and long-term impact.
