Billion Dollar Moves™ with Sarah Chen-Spellings | Global Venture Capital

In this episode, we take you inside Europe’s private equity pilgrimage at SuperReturn in Berlin, where the biggest names in venture capital and private equity gather to shape the future of investing.

Featuring Joel Sandhu, co-founder of Top-Tier Access, a platform that connects family offices with the world’s top private equity and venture capital managers. With years of experience navigating the complexities of private markets, Joel shares his candid insights on the industry’s evolution, the changing role of family offices, and what separates the best investors from the rest.

We dive into the latest trends in private capital—from market shifts and liquidity challenges to the rise of secondaries and why profitability is now king. Whether you’re an investor, founder, or just curious about how private capital really works, this episode is packed with unfiltered insights you won’t want to miss. Let’s dive in!

0:00 - Intro

02:00 - The Private Equity pilgrimage in Berlin; networking and market trends

06:55 - From ’20-’21 deal activity to a historical norm; performance across asset classes

09:40 - Who is Joel Sandhu? The story behind co-founding Top Tier Access

13:34 - The evolution of Venture Capital & Family Offices; how Family Offices think about risk, returns, and impact

17:57 - Takes on impact and purposeful investment; investing in Private Equity vs. Venture Capital; growth vs. buyout funds

23:20 Building a winning investment portfolio

28:21 - Selecting emerging managers and the impact of diversity

30:38 - What makes a good GP?

34:16 - The rise of secondaries: LP-led vs. GP-led

40:49 - The landscape and opportunities of Mid-Market; AI’s impact on Private Equity

41:47 - Billion Dollar Questions

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Joel is the founder and Managing Partner of TTA, a Brussels based fund of funds in Private Equity. TTA brings institutional grade PE to the family office and HNWI segment.

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In today’s world, the conversation around meritocracy and diversity remains more critical than ever. Last November at The Billion Dollar Brew (London Edition), hosted at RUSI, we tackled these pressing issues head-on with female founders and funders who are driving the future of innovation.

Brought to you by Beyond The Billion, Dell Technologies and Dell Women's Entrepreneur Network (DWEN), our panel explored the financial pathways fueling women-led innovation—from venture capital and debt to non-dilutive funding and the evolving LP landscape.

We dove into how emerging fund managers can navigate today’s capital environment, the rising influence of family offices, and why investing in female founders in AI, FinTech, and deep tech isn’t just about equity—it’s about smart business.

0:00 - Intro

02:32 - Ella Jade (ROOBBA): AI-driven furniture business & disruptive marketing

06:15 - Fatou Diagne (Bootstrap Europe): Venture debt as an alternative to equity financing

08:27 - Mohadeseh Abdullahi (Molten Ventures): Investing in 81 funds to support early-stage startups & the rise of women-led funds

12:33 - Wiem Gharbi (Ankar AI): Inefficiencies in AI and intellectual property & the solutions ahead

15:47 - Venture debt; “Women are more risk-averse”

20:44 - Ella Jade’s fundraising strategy

25:03 - LP’s view: Specialised funds, rise of female GPs, & 2025 outlook

28:16 - AI investment strategy; the pressure to transform into AI-driven startups

32:08 - Q&A: Academia and entrepreneurship

35:37 - Q&A: The Billion Dollar opportunity for female founders

39:08 - Q&A: Blockchain and funding

40:46 - Final takeaways

Ella Jade

CEO & Co-Founder, ROOBBA

Mohadeseh Abdullahi

Investor, Molten Ventures

Fatou Diagne

Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Bootstrap Europe

Wiem Gharbi

Co-Founder, Ankar AI

Moderated by:

Sarah Chen-Spellings

Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Beyond The Billion

Read full recap here:

https://beyondthebillion.com/the-billion-dollar-brew-london-edition/

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As we celebrate Black Excellence this month, Serena Williams is the perfect feature for our Billion Dollar Moves CEO Series, where we unpack the strategic plays behind the world’s most iconic leaders.

Serena Williams is more than a tennis legend—she’s a blueprint for reinvention, resilience, and generational impact. With 23 Grand Slam titles, four Olympic gold medals, and a net worth exceeding $340 million, Serena’s dominance on the court is undeniable. But here’s the real game-changer: only $95 million of that fortune came from tennis. The rest? Built through strategic investments, brand partnerships, and a deep commitment to empowering the next generation.

From breaking barriers in a country-club sport to becoming a powerhouse in business and venture capital, Serena has mastered the art of winning—both in sport and in wealth creation. Let's dive in to her #BillionDollarMoves!

0:00 - Intro

04:46 - Key Takeaway #1: Owning Who You Are, Your Trajectory & Staying The Course

10:08 - Key Takeaway #2: Unbreakable Resilience: Rising from Adversity

16:13 - Key Takeaway #3: The Business of Serena: From Court to Commerce— You Are Your Biggest Product

20:26 - Key Takeaway #4: Investing with Purpose

26:49 - Key Takeaway #5: Reclaiming Joy, Redefining Power at your own pace

29:10 - Recap: Serena William’s Billion Dollar Moves

Serena Williams is widely regarded as the greatest women’s tennis player of all time, with 23 Grand Slam titles and an unmatched legacy in the sport.

Beyond tennis, Serena has built an empire that extends into business, fashion, and philanthropy. She founded Serena Ventures, investing in women- and minority-led businesses, and has used her platform to advocate for gender equity in sports and maternal healthcare awareness. Her impact led to changes in WTA ranking policies for mothers returning to the sport, and her personal journey—from overcoming injuries to becoming a mother and business leader—continues to inspire generations. 

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The BoF Podcast | Serena Williams: ‘Pressure Is a Privilege’

The Story Behind Serena Williams | the Score

Serena Williams’ opening monologue for The 2024 ESPYS

What Serena Williams Gave the World | TIME

Serena Ventures Raises $111 Million to Invest in Diversity | Amanpour and Company

Life after tennis: Serena Williams on business ventures, family and her farm

Serena (2016) | Full Documentary | Universal Documentaries

Game, Set, Legacy: Serena Williams on Her Impact in Sports and Beyond

#SerenaSaturday with Bryan Stevenson of Equal Justice Initiative

How Serena Williams Wants to Conquer Wall Street | The Deal

Game, Set, Legacy: Serena Williams on Her Impact in Sports and Beyond

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India is on the move. Now the world’s fifth-largest economy, it’s on track to hit $5 trillion in GDP by 2027, fueled by over 900 million people under the age of 35. 

And yet, despite delivering outsized returns and capital efficiency, women-led startups still receive less than 10% of total venture funding. That’s why Beyond The Billion launched in India last year—to catalyze capital at scale for women-founded companies and reshape the future of wealth creation.

As the founder & CEO of Anthill Ventures, Prasad has built a global portfolio of 75 companies spanning India, the U.S., Europe, Israel, and Southeast Asia. With two unicorns, an IPO, and an impressive 10.8x multiple over seven years, Anthill is redefining speed scaling across media, healthtech, and urbantech. Now, as Beyond The Billion’s newest consortium member, Prasad and Anthill are doubling down on fueling the next wave of game-changing startups. 

In this episode, we unpack his journey—from his unique approach in blending corporate scalability with startup agility to the success of his portfolio with over 40% being female founders/co-founders. Let’s dive in!

0:00 - Intro

02:26 - “To scale with speed, you don’t need capital”

05:00 - Prasad’s unique lens as a founder and investor; Anthill’s framework to drive success in early stage companies

09:16 - Platform strategy: from corporate to VC

11:41 - Anthill’s portfolio with female representation at 45%

14:15 - The rise of Family offices in India

16:55 - The investment landscape in India; the powerful young generation

19:11 - Anthill’s playbook to achieve 10.8X multiples; the exit opportunities in India

22:22 - Billion Dollar Question

Prasad Vanga is the founder & CEO of Anthill Ventures, a speed scaling platform for early growth stage startups in Urban Lifestyle. Anthill has built a global portfolio of 75 companies across India, US, Europe, Israel and SE Asia. With 2 unicorns, 1 Spac and 1 IPO, Anthill is at a 11.6X multiple over 7 years. In his current role Prasad leads global strategy, fund management and venture building at Anthill

Prasad has over 20 years of experience in helping senior executives from large organizations like Nike, Nestle, Novartis and Google to drive business transformations. His expertise is to help senior leaders discover the core competence of their organisations and design a change management framework that allows them to leverage their culture to drive large transformations. 

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Anthill is a Speed Scaling Ecosystem that invests in, and scales, early-stage companies in Media, Urban Tech and Health Tech. Our DNA lies in our ability to make targeted and timely interventions to scale startups and transport them to stronger growth trajectories.

Driven by a strong team across USA, Singapore, and India as well as Venture Partners and Mentors across the globe, Anthill has partnered with some of the most innovative Corporations and Governments in Asia to give startups valuable connections and resources needed to achieve rapid growth.

MORE INFO: https://anthillventures.com

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From shaping France’s digital transformation as a government minister to leading a €750 million investment fund, Fleur Pellerin is a force to be reckoned with.

In this episode, recorded in the heart of Paris, we sit down with Fleur, the founder of Korelya Capital, to explore her extraordinary journey—from her early days as an adopted child from Korea to breaking barriers in politics, tech, and venture capital.

0:00 - Intro  

01:56 - Billion Dollar Questions  

03:44 - From an adopted child in Korea to a former minister of France; the influence of Fleur’s mother  

07:30 - The journey from business school to politics; her impact on digital, cultural, and communications policies in France  

10:22 - Three key factors behind La French Tech: Station F, policy initiatives, and ecosystem building  

12:23 - The state of the French startup ecosystem today; Bpifrance and the government's role in the investment industry  

15:11 - Fleur’s decision to transition into investing; building Korelya Capital  

17:59 - Growing global interest in Europe, particularly from Asia  

19:50 - Investment strategy: from tech to consumer brands, and backing Bolt  

24:24 - The challenge of limited exits in European and Asian markets  

26:48 - The role of family offices in the French investment landscape  

28:38 - Emerging trends, strategies, and structures shaping the industry  

30:21 - Lessons learned from mistakes and partnerships  

33:56 - A message for funders and capital allocators on funding women; incentives for driving positive change  

36:41 - One key takeaway for funders and founders worldwide

Fleur Pellerin is a French businesswoman, former civil servant and Socialist Party politician who served as a French government minister from 2012 to 2016

CEO & Founder of Korelya Capital, European VC Fund. French Junior Minister for SMEs, Innovation and the Digital Economy

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From a small Croatian village to building billion-dollar businesses, Robert Herjavec knows what it takes to turn risk into reward. In this special episode, recorded at Biban 2024 and brought to you by Monsha’at, we dive into Robert’s journey—bootstrapping his first company from his basement, making strategic exits to giants like AT&T and Nokia, and mastering the art of wealth creation.

Whether you're aiming for your first million or your next billion, Robert’s insights on resilience, risk, and reinvention will leave you inspired to make your own Billion Dollar Moves.

0:00 - Intro

01:46 - First impressions of Saudi Arabia’s entrepreneurial spirit; perspective on wealth

02:55 - Critical strategies for Saudi Arabia entrepreneurs to succeed in Western markets

04:11 - Building a $1 million versus $100 million business

05:41 - The influence of Robert’s immigrant background on his leadership

06:24 - How to choose an idea to double down on

08:07 - Unexpected lessons learned from 21 years of Shark Tank

12:32 - Investment made through Shark Tank; are those good deals?

14:02 - The opportunity for women-led innovation in Saudi Arabia

Robert Herjavec is a Croatian-Canadian businessman, investor, and television personality. Herjavec founded BRAK Systems, a Canadian integrator of Internet security software, and sold it to AT&T Canada in 2000 for $30.2 million.

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As we step into 2025, let’s pause to reflect on the lessons that shaped us in 2024. This week on Billion Dollar Moves, we’re bringing you a curated collection of the most impactful insights from our incredible guests over the past year.

From overcoming rejection and pioneering in business to purposeful investing, bold leadership, and breaking stereotypes, this episode is packed with strategies and stories that defined a year of transformation.

Get ready to relive these moments and glean inspiration to make your own #BillionDollarMoves in 2025!

0:00 - Intro

0:40 - Key Takeaway 1: Resilience Through Rejection and Growth – Failure is but part of the process

01:11 - Melanie Perkins: From over 100 VC rejections to building Canva into a $26B startup

02:07 - Iman Abuzeid: Rejection is the norm; tips for selective fundraising

04:09 - Key Takeaway 2: Pioneering in Business

04:43 - Julie Wainwright: Just because something hasn’t been done doesn’t mean it can’t

06:24 - Anjali Sud: Pivoting Vimeo into a SaaS platform and navigating public listing

09:15 - Steve Chen: The ‘One-Way Ticket’: “If I have an idea, I'm just going to regret it if I don't take this opportunity now to actually try it out.”

11:01 - Key Takeaway 3: Purposeful Investing

11:40 - Jack Selby: Impact of capital and investing in art, film, and women in tech

13:27 - Beyond ChatGPT: Balancing advancement with ethics in AI investments.

17:10 - Key Takeaway 4: Leadership and Strategic Vision

17:33 - Glenda McNeal: Building partnerships and consumer focus as a growth leader

19:20 - Key Takeaway 5: Breaking Stereotypes

19:40 - Shama Amalean Skinner: Redefining women’s health and addressing stigma through advocacy

22:06 - Closing Remarks

CEO Series: Melanie Perkins

https://www.billiondollarmoves.com/ceo-series-melanie-perkins-canva/

[BITE] Iman Abuzeid: Rise of A Rare Unicorn

https://www.billiondollarmoves.com/resilience-black-female-unicorn-iman-abuzeid-incredible-health/

Anjali Sud: From Vimeo to Tubi

https://www.billiondollarmoves.com/vimeo-tubi-anjali-sud-leveraging-disruption/

CEO Series: Julie Wainwright

https://www.billiondollarmoves.com/ceo-series-julie-wainwright-the-realreal/

Steve Chen: Journey After YouTube

https://www.billiondollarmoves.com/journey-after-youtube-steve-chen-draco/

Jack Selby: Purposeful Investing in AI

https://www.billiondollarmoves.com/purposeful-investing-in-ai-jack-selby-thiel-capital/

Beyond ChatGPT: AI Insights and Impact w/ OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Trill Impact

https://www.billiondollarmoves.com/beyond-chatgpt-openai-google-deepmind-trill-impact/

Glenda McNeal: The Power of Influence and The Art of Partnerships

https://www.billiondollarmoves.com/power-of-influence-art-of-partnerships-glenda-mcneal-american-express/

Shama Amalean Skinner: Why ‘Taboo’ Brands Win

https://www.billiondollarmoves.com/breaking-barriers-taboo-brands-shama-amalean-skinner-former-coo-thinx/

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Happy 2025, movers and shakers! We're back for the 2025 season, and let me tell you—this is not just another episode. 

We’re kicking off the new year and the highly anticipated return of the Billion Dollar CEO Series! You asked for it, and we’re delivering—bigger and better than ever.

To launch the series, we’re deconstructing #billiondollarmoves of none other than the unstoppable Lisa Su, Chair and CEO of AMD. From spearheading game-changing innovations to orchestrating one of the greatest corporate turnarounds in tech history, Lisa’s story is one of resilience, vision, and leadership at its finest.

So grab your coffee (or your GPU-powered supercomputer) and tune in, because this is an episode you do not want to miss. Let’s dive in!

0:00 - Intro

01:24 - The Engine Behind Today’s Digital World

04:52 - Lisa Su’s MIT and the Early Career Years

07:16 - The AMD Turnaround

10:56 - Pioneering Supercomputing with El Capitan

13:24 - The Challenges Ahead: Chip Industry and AMD

16:26 - Lisa Su’s Leadership Philosophy and Style

18:29 - 5 Questions for Leaders Inspired by Lisa Su’s Journey

Dr. Lisa Su, Chair and CEO of AMD, has spearheaded the company’s transformation into a global leader in high-performance and adaptive computing, driving advancements in computing and AI to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges. Since joining AMD in 2012, she has held pivotal roles, including Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and later CEO, where she unified AMD’s operations, product strategy, and market execution into a cohesive, industry-leading organization.

Lisa is TIME's CEO of the Year, one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in AI, received the 2024 Bower Award for Business Leadership, has been honored in multiple "most powerful women" lists for several years, and received the Distinguished Leadership Award from the Committee for Economic Development (CED). 

Learn more about Lisa:

Wikipedia

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Lisa Su, Chair and CEO, AMD | Behind the Tech with Microsoft's CTO Kevin Scott

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd65Ok379ZI

AMD's CEO Wants to Chip Away at Nvidia's Lead | The Circuit with Emily Chang

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ve5SAFPYZ8

CEO of the Year Lisa Su Talks Competition and Collaboration in the Semiconductor Industry

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIokM_4i1i0 

How to Build a Thriving AI Ecosystem with Lisa Su, CEO of AMD

https://a16z.com/how-to-build-ai-ecosystem-lisa-su-ceo-of-amd/

AMD CEO Lisa Su on the AI revolution | Decoder with Nilay Patel

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amd-ceo-lisa-su-on-the-ai-revolution/id1011668648?i=1000629660416 

Lisa Su CEO of AMD | In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-good-company-with-nicolai-tangen/id1614211565?i=1000581623355 

How Chip Giant AMD Finally Caught Intel | CNBC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gLm0Jo0cnk

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This week, we're taking you back into the dynamic world of corporate venture capital with a must-listen conversation featuring Nick Washburn, Senior Managing Director at Intel Capital — one of the most prolific and impactful CVCs, with over $20 billion invested across the tech ecosystem.

Why now? Gearing up for 2025 — after the rollercoaster of recent years, investor sentiment is shifting dramatically. Institutional giants like pension funds and family offices are reportedly increasing their VC allocations by as much as 33% in the next 12 months!

If you missed out the original episode, or would like to revisit these key takeaways — this episode is for you. Whether you're a founder, an innovator, or a capital allocator, Nick's wisdom is packed with actionable takeaways, and life lessons really, that will leave you energized and ready to seize the opportunities 2025 has to offer.

0:00 - Intro

01:15 - Key takeaway #1: "Chasing the Puck"

02:55 - Key Takeaway #2: "The Anti-Pattern Matcher"

05:11 - Key Takeaway #3: "Building Legendary Companies"

08:51 - Key Takeaway #4: "Patience and Discipline in Venture"

12:06 - Key Takeaway #5: "Focus on What You Can Control"

13:55 - Closing Remarks

Inside Intel Capital: How a Multi-Billion Dollar Portfolio Sets the Standard for CVCs w/ Nick Washburn, Intel Capital

Nick Washburn is a Senior Managing Director of Intel Capital located in Denver, CO. He joined Intel Capital in 2014.

Nick is a voting member of Intel Capital’s investment committee and co-manages Intel Capital’s cloud investment domain. He focuses on early-stage investments in cloud-native infrastructure, developer tools, artificial intelligence/machine learning, and data platforms.

Nick currently serves as a director or observer on the boards of Augtera Networks, Fly.io, Freshpaint, Moderne, OtterTune, and Tetrate. He also works closely on Intel Capital’s investments in Anyscale and Upbound.

In addition, Nick currently serves as a director on the board of the National Venture Capital Association, and he is a member of the Kauffman Fellows, Class 25. He is a proud father to amazing twin boys, he loves playing ice hockey, and he is an avid lover of all things outdoors, including skiing, mountain biking and rock climbing.

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This week, we sit down with Tingting Peng, the Chief Transformation Officer of Moove, the African-born fintech tackling financial inclusion through innovative mobility solutions. With over $500 million raised in equity and debt financing, and a customer base of 30,000 drivers across global markets, Moove is redefining vehicle ownership and creating pathways to economic empowerment.

Tingting shares her incredible journey — from navigating the high-stakes world of hedge funds to embracing purpose-driven leadership at Moove. She opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped her career, including the global financial crisis and her mid-career pivot into social enterprise. We also dive into her role in scaling Moove’s operations to $150 million in annual recurring revenue, building strategic partnerships with giants like Uber, and driving innovation in emerging markets.

Get ready for a masterclass on resilience, leadership, and the power of purpose in building a successful business!

0:00 - Intro

02:36 - Billion Dollar Questions

04:52 - The pivots in Tingting’s career - from hedge fund manager to yoga teacher to today’s Moove

08:46 - The journey of becoming the first executive hired of a Nigerian-founded startup

11:10 - Leadership qualities to seek in founders; the co-founder dynamics

15:56 - Driving financial inclusion in mobility industry; obstacles faced and solutions provided in Nigeria

22:03 - Surprising learnings from gender analysis; managing volatility in different markets

27:03 - Pulling out from Egypt and Kenya: key learnings

31:40 - Strategic partnership with Uber and beyond

34:38 - Building a global business from early - partnership with OEM and making impact

40:23 - Hardest lessons learned; “always in fundraising mode”

Tingting is Chief Capital, Strategy, and Impact Officer at Moove, a mobility fintech focused on revenue-based financing for gig workers globally. She is also an angel investor and advisor to startups across healthtech, climate tech, HR tech and fintech.

As a former investment banker, hedge fund analyst and private equity investor, Tingting has extensive experience across private markets asset classes and a passion for building and scaling impactful businesses at the intersection of tech, finance, and wellbeing. She is a graduate of MIT with an MBA from London Business School. Tingting is a member of the Milken Institute’s Young Leaders Circle and has been recognised by Fintech Magazine as a Top 100 Women in Fintech 2023 and by the Financial Technology Report as a Top 25 Women Leader in Financial Technology of 2022.

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