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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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In this final episode of Billion Dollar Moves for a bit, I sit down with Jake Karls, Co-Founder and Rainmaker of Midday Squares, for a candid conversation about building one of North America’s boldest founder-led consumer brands.

Jake shares how he,... more

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In this episode of Billion Dollar Moves, I sit down with Suneera Madhani, founder of Stax and Worth, for a candid conversation about building, scaling, exiting, and knowing when it is time to begin again.

Suneera shares how a rejected idea became a ... more

Erika Aquino is a next-generation family office allocator and angel investor building on a Filipino family business legacy.

In this episode of Billion Dollar Moves, Erika shares how her family moved beyond wealth preservation to deploy capital with ... more

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Latasha Gillespie, former global executive at Amazon, shares how culture, customers, and risk were evaluated inside one of the world’s most powerful companies.

We discuss Amazon’s six-page decision process, what Latasha learned from Jeff Bezos, why ... more

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Jake Karls
Co-founder and rainmaker of Midday Squares
Midday Squares
Episode: How Midday Squares Is Building a Billion Dollar Brand Through Community, Chaos & Conviction | Jake Karls
Suneera Madhani
Founder of Fattmerchant, Stax, and Worth
Worth, Stax, Fattmerchant
Episode: She Built a Billion-Dollar Company—Then Learned When to Walk Away | Suneera Madhani
Erika Aquino
Next-generation family office allocator and angel investor
Independent investor; family office network
Episode: From Preserving Wealth to Investing Globally | Erika Aquino on Billion Dollar Moves
Latasha Gillespie
Former global executive at Amazon responsible for DEI, culture, and growth across multiple segments
Amazon MGM Studios, Prime Video, Freebie
Episode: Building Cultural Capital & Leadership Lessons from Jeff Bezos | Latasha Gillespie on Billion Dollar Moves
David Berry
Founder/CEO of Averin Capital; former GP at Flagship Venture Partners; investor and entrepreneur in biotech
Averin Capital; Valo Health; Seres Therapeutics
Episode: Picking Battles in the $5 Trillion Healthcare Market: with David Berry, the Elon Musk of Biotech
Jaclyn Johnson
Founder of Create & Cultivate; Co-Founder of Cherub
Create & Cultivate; Cherub
Episode: $22M Exit & Buyback | Jaclyn Johnson, Founder, Create & Cultivate & Co-Founder, Cherub
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

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Sarah Chen-Spellings
Host of the show; global investor and entrepreneur focusing on long-term value creation

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • Great podcast 10/10

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    krysgreenwood28
    United States4 months 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 States4 months 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

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    5
    Jaclyn West
    United Statesa year 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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Host draws out candid stories from high-profile guests, making complex topics accessible.
Shows depth and insight on building capital and scaling businesses.

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She Built a Billion-Dollar Company—Then Learned When to Walk Away | Suneera Madhani
Q: What advice would you give to founders considering exits or fundraising today?
Build a rigorous data room from day one, cultivate mentors who can provide a playbook, stay focused on revenue and value creation, and consider how your ownership and post-exit role will align with your long-term goals.
She Built a Billion-Dollar Company—Then Learned When to Walk Away | Suneera Madhani
Q: Why did you choose to pursue a private equity exit, and what did you learn from that process?
We selected a partner whose vision matched our goal of becoming the platform for payments and software, learned the importance of alignment and founder equity, and recognized that exits can redefine your career path and future opportunities, even if the immediate emotions are complex.
She Built a Billion-Dollar Company—Then Learned When to Walk Away | Suneera Madhani
Q: What was your approach to scaling from a hundred million to a billion-dollar company?
We stayed heads-down on execution, focused on the market and verticals that were working, built a true platform rather than a collection of features, and leveraged partnerships to scale rapidly while maintaining a strong, customer-centric culture.
How Midday Squares Is Building a Billion Dollar Brand Through Community, Chaos & Conviction | Jake Karls
Q: What led to your pivotal product pivot to no-bread PBJs, and what were the outcomes?
Rising cocoa costs forced a strategic rethink; the team created a breadless PBJ using existing equipment that broadened appeal, rejuvenated momentum, and unlocked scale.
How Midday Squares Is Building a Billion Dollar Brand Through Community, Chaos & Conviction | Jake Karls
Q: How did you approach the brand-building strategy to get noticed by big retailers like Costco and Walmart?
Start with a strong, authentic story and community, document everything, and use that authentic momentum to create demand—brand recognition comes first, then the distribution deals follow.

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This show features long-form conversations with founders, investors, and fund managers who have built or backed category-defining companies. Episodes frequently center on brand building, capital allocation, operational discipline, and the realities of scaling and exiting ventures. Notable throughlines include candid discussions about leadership, founder dynamics, strategic pivots, and the interplay between culture and long-term value creation. The format tends to attract listeners who want practical, battle-tested insights from high-profile entrepreneurs and financiers, with an emphasis on global perspectives and decision-making under uncertainty. A standout aspect is the host's ability to elicit raw, actionable lessons from guests who have... more

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