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Billion Dollar Moves™ with Sarah Chen-Spellings

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Inside France’s €54B Climate Investment Drive w/ Raphaele Leyendecker, Techstars Sustainability Paris
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Outstanding Podcast, Impactful and Motivating Messages

"I watched the last two podcasts and enjoyed the last one posted today 7/27/2023! I could convey that people's potential can be underestimated because of their pronunciation. I am so excited about thi…"

delm26 | July 28, 2023

Great host, great energy, great insights

"Sarah Chen-Spellings brings great energy and global perspective to this wonderful podcast. Her questions are relevant to entrepreneurs, investors, and people with big ideas. Highly recommended."

MicheleInChicago | May 29, 2023

Powerful insights - engaging conversations

"Just heard this podcast for the first time. Found it engaging, and full of real life insights that made me reflect on basic ( but important) every day life situations. Sarah is an exciting host, that…"

Rodolfoscan | April 2, 2023

Global Reach unlike any other Investing Podcast

"Sarah’s unique ability to find interesting stories from every corner of the world is what makes this Podcast truly one of a kind. Great insights from change makers around the world!"

BTBfbp | Nov. 14, 2022

Expanded my thinking - so many wonderful lessons

"Really enjoyed listening to this show. Not only did I get lessons in cultural intelligence re: markets and working in Asia, but there were just so many simple yet smart business lessons that I want t…"

Sonia E. Thompson | Nov. 13, 2022

AKA “Oprah” Chen

"While Sarah interviews unicorn entrepreneurs, Sarah herself is a true Trailblazing Goddess Unicorn. She brilliantly researches each guest to understand them on a deeper level than what is typically d…"

K Shann | Nov. 7, 2022

Truly inspirational and worth your time!

"Sarah is not only a seasoned host that makes this a great listen; but her business & investment background is clear in the way she conducts her interviews of her guests where she is able to bring ou…"

Rob.dabandan | Nov. 6, 2022

Powerful conversations to scale your leadership

"Just wow! Insightful, in-depth conversations with high profile guests that have shaped my thinking as a C-level leader working in global markets. Cannot recommend enough!"

The STAGENT!!! | Sept. 10, 2023

Global perspective with local depth

"Insightful podcast that delivers unlike any other. As a finance professional that deals in the global markets, I enjoy learning from the candid views of other leaders revealed through Sarah’s thought…"

Paul_LEK | Aug. 26, 2023
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Disclaimer

This podcast is an expression of personal opinion and does not represent the opinion of the host Sarah Chen-Spellings (SCS) as an investor personally, her firm Beyond The Billion (BTB) or any company discussed. These discussions are for informational purposes only, including any mention of securities or venture funds; and does not constitute any investment, legal, tax advice. SCS or BTB may hold currently, or in the future, direct or indirect interests in the featured companies or funds. No guarantee of any kind is implied or possible where projections of future conditions are attempted.