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Sarah Chen-Spellings
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  • [REPLAY] Pivot or Persevere? Being a Growth Company CEO w/ Jeff Maggioncalda, Former CEO of Coursera
    Our guest today is none other than Jeff Maggioncalda, a visionary leader whose journey spans not just one but two groundbreaking fields. For 18 years, Jeff worked side by side with Nobel Prize winner and economist Bill Sharpe, as the founding CEO of Financial Engines, one of the earliest pioneers in the world of robo-advisors and algorithm-driven investment strategies that became the largest independent online retirement advice platform with more than $100 billion under management. sold for you know, a casual $3 billion. Fast forward to today, Jeff is at the helm of another HIGH IMPACT endeavor. As the former CEO of Coursera, he had led the charge to redefine education for the digital age; since joining in June 2017 and had helped the company grow to over 120 million learners and 7,000+ institutions, served by high-quality learning content from 300+ of the world’s top universities and industry educators. From what a good CEO is and how a game of Monopoly really started Jeff on this journey, our power-packed conversation is a CEO masterclass you need to buckle up for. Timestamps / Key Takeaways 00:00 - Intro 01:55 - From a game of Monopoly to Monte Carlo simulations 09:26 - Pivoting is important, but knowing when is difficult 12:55 - Jeff's take on AI: another form of technology, impact, and social concerns 16:18 - Using GPT to predict business strategies 19:10 - Coursera; Digital platform business models in online learning: why massive online open courses (MOOCs)? 29:20 - Being a growth company CEO: challenges & lessons. 32:40 - Technology, globalization, and AI drive future change. 38:10 - Billion Dollar Questions What is Coursera? Coursera Inc. is a publicly listed U.S.-based massive open online course provider founded in 2012 by Stanford University computer science professors Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller. Coursera works with universities and other organizations to offer online courses, certifications, and degrees in a variety of subjects. About Jeff Maggioncalda Jeff Maggioncalda is an American business executive and was the chief executive officer of Coursera until January 29th, 2025.  FOLLOW JEFF: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffmagg/ - PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://billiondollarmoves.com Watch on Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/sarahchenglobal Join the community: https://sarah-chen.ck.page/billiondol... FOLLOW SARAH: Instagram @sarahchenglobal  LinkedIn @sarahchenglobal   https://x.com/sarahchenglobal
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  • How Family Offices Are Redefining Impact: Investing in Women & the Future w/ Evan & Ariel Segal, Segal Ventures
    This week, we sat down with father-daughter duo Evan and Ariel Segal of Segal Ventures, pulled back the curtain on how modern family offices can drive real impact. From investing in 94% women-led funds to creatively deploying donor-advised funds, the Segals share how they're rewriting the playbook on values-aligned investing.  Tune in as they discuss building an ecosystem of trust, navigating today’s venture landscape, and why being additive—not extractive—is the future of capital! Timestamps / Key Takeaways 0:00 - Intro 02:18 - Evan Segal's journey: from Pittsburgh roots, CEO at 27, CFO at USDA, to impact investing and philanthropy 05:10 - Ariel Segal's path inspired by her father’s entrepreneurial journey 05:35 - Inside Segal Ventures’ over 50 venture funds (94% women-led), 180+ direct investments, spanning 800 startups 08:15 - Segal Ventures’ strategic check-writing; additive relationships over passive capital 09:14 - Weathering the political changes; “for us, making an impact is the key driver; that legacy becomes so much greater than just simply an investment” 14:51 - Portfolio growth from family offices view: balancing profit and purpose 22:38 - Post-2021 downturn: challenges in fundraising; importance of storytelling during fundraises; founder strategies to reallocate resources 29:27 - Creative use of capital, Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs), and marketing 34:11 - Setbacks and barriers in venture to achieve purposeful investing; ‘smashing the patriarchy’ 41:46 - Final takeaways; Segal Ventures as a model for next-gen family offices: blending profit with purpose About Segal Ventures Segal Ventures is an early stage investment firm focused on women-led venture capital funds and companies. They provide capital in three ways: Intellectual: Strategic and tactical guidance to address business challenges with innovative approaches Social: Warm introductions to potential customers, vendors, investors & partners to expand your network Financial: Investment capital, plus advice for current or future rounds of funding About Evan Segal Evan J. Segal is a business leader, philanthropist, angel investor, social entrepreneur, author and adjunct professor. He was the President/ Owner of Dormont Manufacturing Company, the inventor and world's largest manufacturer of flexible stainless steel gas appliance connector.  After a successful exit, Mr. Segal served as the Chief Financial Officer at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Nominated by President Obama and confirmed unanimously by the United States Senate, Mr. Segal also served on The White House Innovation and Information Policy Task Force and was the Co-Chair of the Federal CFO Council.  In addition to leading The Segal Family Foundation, Evan serves as Founder & General Partner of Segal Ventures, Co-Founder of The 412 Venture Fund, Founder of Kiva Pittsburgh and Venture For America Pittsburgh.  FOLLOW EVAN | LinkedIn About Ariel Segal Eck As Managing Director of Segal Ventures, Ariel advises fund managers and founders on strategies to fuel growth, providing valuable resources and cultivating community. With 15+ years of experience as an operator at tech startups, Ariel most recently led marketing at Foursquare, where she developed deep expertise across content, events, customer insights, social media, email, paid advertising and more.  FOLLOW ARIEL | LinkedIn - PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://billiondollarmoves.com Watch on Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/sarahchenglobal Join the community: https://sarah-chen.ck.page/billiondollarmoves FOLLOW SARAH: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sarahchenglobal Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahchenglobal X/Twitter: https://x.com/sarahchenglobal
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  • Inside France’s €54B Climate Investment Drive w/ Raphaele Leyendecker, Techstars Sustainability Paris
    In this episode, we dive into France's bold €54 billion climate investment plan with Raphaele Leyendecker, Managing Director of Techstars Sustainability Paris.  As France positions itself as a leader in sustainable innovation, this massive initiative spans sectors from green energy to clean transportation. Raphaele unpacks how Techstars Sustainability Paris fits into this movement, the evolving role of European startups in climate tech, and the tangible ways global founders can engage with France’s green transition.  With practical insights on market access, regulatory alignment, and ecosystem support, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone building for the climate era! Timestamps / Key Takeaways 0:00 - Intro 01:40 - Raphaele’s background & motivation to align career with meaningful sustainability work 04:24 - Techstars Sustainability Paris: The launch & vision 07:08 - European funding landscape: France’s €54B climate investment plan; BPI France 08:42 - Software VS Hardware Clean Tech companies in Europe; Deep Tech & Hardware in Climate Innovation 10:48 - European Climate Tech landscape & regulatory advantage; Techstars' role in facilitating soft landing and long-term expansion support 14:34 - Growing trends in Climate and Sustainability and the challenges in European market 19:00 - Profit & purpose alignment;  21:41 - The thrive of female founders in Clean Tech; how Techstars Paris is designing program around founder needs in deep tech 24:51 - 3 Key takeaways from Raphaele & Billion Dollar Questions About Raphaele Raphaele Leyendecker is the Managing Director of Techstars Sustainability Paris. Raphaele is a sustainability and digital entrepreneur, startup board member and early stage investor in over 40 startups. She is also versed in strategic innovation and venture building, working with 55+ corporations such as Engie, Suez, Schneider Electric, L’Oreal or Nespresso over the years. FOLLOW RAPHAELE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaeleleyendecker/ - PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://billiondollarmoves.com Watch on Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/sarahchenglobal Join the community: https://sarah-chen.ck.page/billiondollarmoves FOLLOW SARAH: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sarahchenglobal Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahchenglobal X/Twitter: https://x.com/sarahchenglobal
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  • The Power of Diverse Leadership in Driving Billion-Dollar Growth w/ SISTAFUND, Korelya Capital, Xtramile, & Dell Technologies
    In this insightful episode, we sit down with industry leaders dive deep into the challenges and opportunities for women in the venture capital realm. From the evolving investment landscape in Europe, strategies for securing funding, and the power of diverse leadership in driving billion-dollar growth — we’ve covered it all.  With firsthand accounts from these funders and founders who are driving the future, get ready for actionable insights on how to navigate the startup ecosystem, overcome biases, and how to create a more inclusive future for innovation and capital. Timestamps / Key Takeaways 0:00 - Intro 03:56 - Fleur Pellerin: former French minister turned investor; current state of women in venture capital and French ecosystem 07:29 - Tatiana Jama: from an exited founder to SISTAFUND; data-driven insights on funding disparities and progress made 12:53 - Stephanie Nenta: founder driving the future with AI; challenges faced by women founders and structural biases in investment decisions 16:19 - Liz Matthews: corporate supporting diversity initiatives; why diversity in leadership is a winning strategy 18:42 - Difficulties faced while diversifying portfolio; Le French Tech and incentives as solutions 22:38 - The role of institutional investors & policymakers in solving the gender gap in funding 26:22 - Overcoming biases: strategies for fundraising & growth 29:58 - Leveraging AI and tech to drive long-term impact 31:45 - Audience Q&A 46:47 - Final takeaways and calls to action for funders and founders Panelists: Fleur Pellerin  Former Minister of Culture of France Founder & Managing Partner, Korelya Capital Stephanie Nenta Mbianda Directrice Générale & Co-Founder, Xtramile Liz Matthews  Senior Vice President, Brand and Advertising, Dell Technologies Tatiana Jama Founder & Managing Partner, SISTAFUND Moderator: Sarah Chen-Spellings Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Beyond The Billion Read Full Recap:  https://beyondthebillion.com/the-billion-dollar-brew-paris-edition/ - PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://billiondollarmoves.com Watch on Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/sarahchenglobal Join the community: https://sarah-chen.ck.page/billiondollarmoves FOLLOW SARAH: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sarahchenglobal Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahchenglobal X/Twitter: https://x.com/sarahchenglobal
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  • CEO Series: Susan Wojcicki, YouTube
    Susan Wojcicki didn’t just lead YouTube—she shaped the digital age. From being Google’s 16th employee to orchestrating YouTube’s $1.65 billion acquisition, her vision transformed the platform into a global powerhouse. In this episode of Billion Dollar Moves CEO Series, we honor Susan’s legacy—from her groundbreaking leadership in tech to her unwavering commitment to innovation. As we reflect on her impact, her story remains a masterclass in bold decision-making, resilience, and the power of long-term vision. Timestamps / Key Takeaways 0:00 - Intro 03:35 - Key Takeaways #1: Spotting Unconventional Opportunities 06:49 - Key Takeaways #2: Navigating Controversy with Strategy and Empathy 09:51 - Key Takeaways #3: Empowering Others to Succeed 12:20 - Key Takeaways #4: Balancing Personal Challenges with Professional Resilience 14:41 - Key Takeaways #5: Betting on Long-Term Growth and Building Stakeholder Buy-In 18:18 - Mental Models to Think, Lead, Invest and Build Like Susan Wojcicki About Susan Wojcicki Susan Diane Wojcicki was an American business executive who was the chief executive officer of YouTube from 2014 to 2023. Her net worth was estimated at $765 million in 2022. Wojcicki worked in the technology industry for over twenty years. LEARN MORE ABOUT SUSAN: https://www.youtube.com/susanwojcicki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Wojcicki Sources: A conversation with YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Susan Wojcicki on: How to Avoid Burnout In A Leadership Role & Learning To Celebrate the Small Wins YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki on Recode Decode Davos Annual Meeting 2022 - A Conversation with Susan Wojcicki, CEO of YouTube - PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://billiondollarmoves.com Watch on Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/sarahchenglobal Join the community: https://sarah-chen.ck.page/billiondollarmoves FOLLOW SARAH: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sarahchenglobal Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahchenglobal Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahchenglobal
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Lead, build, and invest better. Join award-winning entrepreneur and investor Sarah Chen-Spellings as she travels across the globe in search of what she calls the 'unexpected leader'. Every week, we deconstruct the Billion Dollar Moves of unicorn founders & funders; many of them underestimated long before they became iconic. Many of them, unexpected leaders, just like you. This show is about unfiltered conversations about success, failure, fear, and courage in the pursuit of the next big thing in tech and venture. Billion Dollar Moves is proud to be part of the Hubspot Podcast Network with 10 million downloads a month as a group.
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