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Conversations with billionaires, unicorn founders, and the world’s leading funders. Hosted by Sarah Chen-Spellings, a global investor and entrepreneur, Billion Dollar Moves examines how enduring companies — and the capital behind them — are built. Through long-form conversations, the show explores decision-making under uncertainty, capital allocation, and the inflection points that shape category-... more

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Jaclyn Johnson built Create & Cultivate into one of the most recognized platforms for women in business—scaling it to eight-figure revenue before exiting in a multi-million dollar deal.

But what happens after the exit is where the real story begins.... more

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In this rare conversation, Jim Sorenson breaks down what happens after liquidity—when building a company turns into building systems of capital.

We start with the moment everything nearly fell apart: losing $1M a month during the dot-com crash, and ... more

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In this episode of Billion Dollar Moves, Sarah sits down with Ariana Pareja for a conversation about exit timing, liquidity, and the difference between valuation and real wealth.

Ariana speaks candidly about building and exiting Remine, why she bel... more

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We’re back—kicking off our 2026 season live from SXSW Austin with the Ayana Foundation.

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Allison Ellsworth on scaling Poppi from kitchen experiment to a $1.95B sale to Pepsi;

Rachel Roy on creative control, brand ownership, and navigating... more

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Jim Sorenson
Entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist focused on impact investing
Sorenson Communications / Sorenson Impact Institute
Episode: From Losing $1M a Month to a $1B Exit — Jim Sorenson on Building Impact That Pays
Ariana Pareja
Serial entrepreneur and investor known for Remine and Mighty Minis
Independent entrepreneur and investor
Episode: After The Exit | Ariana Pareja on Building, Selling and Starting Again
Allison Ellsworth
Founder of Poppi Soda
Poppi
Episode: Women of the New Frontier: Capital, Ownership & The Founder’s Journey w/Allison Ellsworth, Rachel Roy & Theresa Fette
Rachel Roy
Designer and brand founder
Rachel Roy
Episode: Women of the New Frontier: Capital, Ownership & The Founder’s Journey w/Allison Ellsworth, Rachel Roy & Theresa Fette
Theresa Fette
Serial entrepreneur in fintech
Various fintech ventures including Bitcoin IRA
Episode: Women of the New Frontier: Capital, Ownership & The Founder’s Journey w/Allison Ellsworth, Rachel Roy & Theresa Fette
Shawn Xu
Partner at Lower Carbon Capital
Lower Carbon Capital
Episode: Inside the Trillion-Dollar Climate Industrial Revolution w/ Shawn Xu, Lowercarbon Capital
Chris Rynning
Managing partner at AMYP Ventures, AI and crypto specialist
AMYP Ventures
Episode: Future-Proofing Portfolios w/ Chris Rynning (AMYP Ventures) & Anulika Malomo (HarbourVest Global Private Equity)
Anulika Malomo
Global investor and non-executive director at HarbourVest
HarbourVest
Episode: Future-Proofing Portfolios w/ Chris Rynning (AMYP Ventures) & Anulika Malomo (HarbourVest Global Private Equity)
Michael Loeb
Serial entrepreneur and investor, co-founder of Synapse Group, Priceline, and founder of Loeb NYC
Episode: Rebuilt From Rejection Into a Billion-Dollar Model w/ Michael Loeb

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Sarah Chen-Spellings
Host of the show focusing on long-term value creation, global venture capital insights, and capital allocation. Often discusses decision-making frameworks and impact-oriented investing.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • Great podcast 10/10

    What an awesome podcast! So much depth and insight on building capital! 🔥🔥🔥🤘🏽🤍✨

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    krysgreenwood28
    United States23 days ago
  • Think bigger

    Love Sarah Chen-Spellings—this podcast gives real insight into how billion-dollar companies are actually built and funded. Completely shifted how I think.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ellomate05
    United Statesa month ago
  • Bold, Thoughtful, and Full of Momentum!

    Every time I listen to Billion Dollar Moves, I feel energized to take action, keep learning, and invite others into what I’m building. Sarah Chen-Spellings hosts the kinds of conversations that are bold, thoughtful, and full of momentum. Each episode is exactly the kind of dialogue we need more of in venture and beyond.

    As a founder building outside the usual tech hubs, this podcast makes me feel like I have a seat at the table. It reminds me that I’m not building alone. Access to this kind of ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jaclyn West
    United States9 months ago
  • Incredible hosting!!

    I love this!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Project Renwei
    United Statesa year ago
  • Billion Dollar Moves is awesome!

    Loving listening to Sarah interview inspiring people and leaders. She asks great questions and offers an engaging experience!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nepalifriend
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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From Losing $1M a Month to a $1B Exit — Jim Sorenson on Building Impact That Pays
Q: How old were you at this point when you exited the company?
I was 55 years old at the time of the exit, which marked a major transition from founder to philanthropist and impact investor.
From Losing $1M a Month to a $1B Exit — Jim Sorenson on Building Impact That Pays
Q: At this point in time, how did you come up with this idea? How did you have this aha moment?
The aha moment came from a university tech review during a state program, leading to a grant and licensing the technology for commercial use, which eventually attracted venture capital just as the dot-com bubble burst.
After The Exit | Ariana Pareja on Building, Selling and Starting Again
Q: How have moments of vulnerability reshaped your relationship?
Ariana explains that vulnerability is a constant in relationships, requiring regular check-ins and sometimes third-party mediation to keep things healthy, especially during high-stress periods.
Women of the New Frontier: Capital, Ownership & The Founder’s Journey w/Allison Ellsworth, Rachel Roy & Theresa Fette
Q: What was the hardest lesson you learned about negotiating with investors?
The most important thing is to insist on retaining control and defining terms that protect your ability to influence the company's direction, including board seats and governance, even if it means delaying or renegotiating deals.
Legacy, Innovation, and the Future of ASEAN Agri-Food w/ Ho Ren Hua, CEO of Thai Wah PCL
Q: What did Ho Ren Hua inherit and what did he know he had to change?
He inherited a 77-year-old institution that required adaptation to market changes, specifically to implement new strategies of growth and innovation, especially in the wake of challenges like COVID-19.

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Long-form conversations with high-profile founders, investors, and capital allocators that reveal how billion-dollar moves are made. Episodes center on building category-defining companies, end-to-end decision-making under uncertainty, and the strategic frameworks behind private market investing. Notable for featuring leaders with deeply practical insights on fundraising, growth, exits, and long-term value creation, often grounding discussions in real-world outcomes rather than hype. A standout angle is linking personal journeys to broad themes like impact, sustainability, and global market dynamics, making it appealing to listeners who want actionable takeaways from top-tier operators and financiers.

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