Sarah Chen-Spellings
Keynote Speaker: Global Venture Capital Strategist & Investor; Co-Founder of Beyond The Billion; Creator & Host of "Billion Dollar Moves"
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Sarah Chen-Spellings Biography
Sarah Chen-Spellings is an investor, capital strategist, and entrepreneur whose career spans venture capital, private markets, and global investment communities across Asia and the United States. Earlier in her career, Chen-Spellings served as a corporate venture capitalist at a $13 billion publicly listed Asian conglomerate, where she helped establish a venture arm and developed expertise in underwriting, governance, and capital deployment. At Sime Darby Berhad's corporate venture capital unit in Malaysia, she negotiated a $30 million deal aligned with the conglomerate's investment in later-stage biotech companies. Since then, Chen-Spellings has led cross-border investments, structuring and executing commercialization plans with portfolio companies.
Chen-Spellings is co-founder of Beyond The Billion, launched as The Billion Dollar Fund for Women, a global consortium of more than 100 venture funds and limited partner investors that have pledged to invest and are actively deploying over $1 billion toward women-founded companies. As an investor and strategist, she has mobilized over $1 billion in venture capital to fund more than 1,300 women-founded companies, 16 of which have achieved unicorn status. Notable unicorns backed by the consortium's partner funds include Canva, Airwallex, WeLab, ClassPass, EverlyHealth, Maven Clinic, FIGS, Spring Health, Guild Education, and The RealReal. The initiative's DecaBillion+ program has brought together chief investment officers of major foundations and endowments, including Rockefeller, Kresge, and W.K. Kellogg, to mobilize capital by enlisting institutional and private investors.
Chen-Spellings is the creator and host of "Billion Dollar Moves," a HubSpot-backed platform featuring long-form conversations and private convenings with billionaires, unicorn founders, and leading capital allocators. "Billion Dollar Moves" explores the strategies, challenges, and pivotal moments that shape the world's most prominent companies, such as YouTube, Canva, and Vimeo, and provides insights from capital leaders at firms like Sequoia and Lightspeed. Chen-Spellings also serves on multiple boards, including 131 & Counting, a bipartisan initiative supporting women in the House and Senate and encouraging more women to run for office in the United States, as well as Lean In Malaysia, which she co-founded to promote women in leadership in Malaysia.
Chen-Spellings has been recognized as a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, a King's College London Distinguished Alumna, and a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree in Venture Capital. She is a speaker, strategist, and commentator on venture capital, startups, and women in leadership, with features in Forbes, Fortune, Bloomberg, Der Spiegel, and at the United Nations. On stage, she delivers insights on wealth creation, drawing from her work with founders, investors, and family offices, as well as her interviews with billionaires and capital allocators. Chen-Spellings has served as host and moderator alongside figures such as Robert Herjavec of Shark Tank, sharing her expertise in investing in innovation and women-led ventures with audiences of entrepreneurs, business leaders, and global investors. She holds a Bachelor of Laws from King's College London.
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Sarah Chen-Spellings Speaking Topics
The role of corporate investors, from private and government conglomerates, and regional players, has changed significantly. From private equity beneficiaries in their infancy, to strong partners in co-investments and exits, these companies have grown into leading enterprises. Now, many have created dedicated investment platforms and sector-focused funds to leverage their industry expertise. How will this trend impact the evolution of Asia?
In all spectrums of investment, women are still underrepresented – only 12% of VCs are women; and women and people of color only manage 1.3% of US financial assets. Meanwhile, research shows that women institutional money managers bring valuable perspective to investment decision-making. What does it take to change the game and why are institutions and larger brands now paying attention?
Beneath the recent headlines of the movement for gender equality, is the true business case for investing in women. From increased innovation and improved returns, against the backdrop of a changing landscape of wealth, Sarah draws upon her work in venture capital, and as Co-Founder of The Billion Dollar Fund for Women, providing unique insights into the largest arbitrage opportunity of our lifetime.
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Speaking fees for Sarah Chen-Spellings, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Sarah Chen-Spellings are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sarah Chen-Spellings, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Sarah Chen-Spellings speak about?
Sarah Chen-Spellings is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Women, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Women in Business, Influential Women, Female Leadership, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Business Growth and Podcast Host.
Where does Sarah Chen-Spellings travel from?
Sarah Chen-Spellings generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Sarah Chen-Spellings?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sarah Chen-Spellings for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Sarah Chen-Spellings for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Sarah Chen-Spellings or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Sarah Chen-Spellings is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Women and Personal Growth. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sarah Chen-Spellings for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Sarah Chen-Spellings generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Amy Jo Martin, Fran Hauser and Jess Ekstrom. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sarah Chen-Spellings for an upcoming event.
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Sarah Chen-Spellings Speaking Topics
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CORPORATE VENTURE CAPITAL: REAL DEAL OR LIP SERVICE?
The role of corporate investors, from private and government conglomerates, and regional players, has changed significantly. From private equity beneficiaries in their infancy, to strong partners in co-investments and exits, these companies have grown into leading enterprises. Now, many have created dedicated investment platforms and sector-focused funds to leverage their industry expertise. How will this trend impact the evolution of Asia?
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POWER AND INFLUENCE: WOMEN FUNDING WOMEN
In all spectrums of investment, women are still underrepresented – only 12% of VCs are women; and women and people of color only manage 1.3% of US financial assets. Meanwhile, research shows that women institutional money managers bring valuable perspective to investment decision-making. What does it take to change the game and why are institutions and larger brands now paying attention?
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WOMEN ON THE RISE: THE NEXT WAVE
Beneath the recent headlines of the movement for gender equality, is the true business case for investing in women. From increased innovation and improved returns, against the backdrop of a changing landscape of wealth, Sarah draws upon her work in venture capital, and as Co-Founder of The Billion Dollar Fund for Women, providing unique insights into the largest arbitrage opportunity of our lifetime.
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Sarah Chen-Spellings Reviews
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"Sarah is one-of-a-kind: her work in venture and women in leadership, her depth of knowledge in her areas of expertise, and ability to present an argument to a large international audience and immediately win them over, truly impressed us at the Goethe-Institut. Beyond being an excellent speaker, she was also an engaging facilitator at our Kultursymposium, a gathering of over 500 thought leaders from the world of science, culture, politics, economics and journalism. She has character, wit and presence – and is the speaker you’d want at your event.”
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“Sarah Chen is such a dynamic, engaging speaker and she was the perfect opener for our stage at the April 2019 4GameChangers in Vienna, Austria. She truly has a strong presence, and her material truly resonated with our audience of senior technology leaders, entrepreneurs and investors, many of whom told us how inspired they were by her message on investing in women as a business strategy. In her lively, energizing session, Sarah provided clear tips – and most importantly, actionable suggestions – dreaming big, but starting small. Further, with her media background, she was a naturally enthusiastic guest on our talk shows and post-event interviews, ultimately scoring our event a full spread on Forbes – which gave us additional exposure!”
Founder, 4GameChangers, Prosienbat Puls GMBH - Dec 20 2020
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How do I book Sarah Chen-Spellings to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Sarah Chen-Spellings for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Sarah Chen-Spellings, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Sarah Chen-Spellings or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Sarah Chen-Spellings for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Sarah Chen-Spellings, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Sarah Chen-Spellings are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sarah Chen-Spellings, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Sarah Chen-Spellings speak about?
Sarah Chen-Spellings is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Women, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Women in Business, Influential Women, Female Leadership, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Business Growth and Podcast Host. -
Where does Sarah Chen-Spellings travel from?
Sarah Chen-Spellings generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Sarah Chen-Spellings?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sarah Chen-Spellings for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Sarah Chen-Spellings for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Sarah Chen-Spellings or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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