Victoria Song
Introduction: I’m Victoria Song, a venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and graduate of Harvard Business School, Class of 2014. Previously, I worked at Google[x] on Project Loon. Most recently, I worked in venture capital at Flybridge in Boston and NYC where I invested in Tracelytics (acquired by AppNeta), Crashlytics (acquired by Twitter) and led their consumer practice investing in ParachuteHome, Raden, ShineText and Omni. I continue to invest in early-stage companies, mentor entrepreneurs, and dabble in my own startups. I am also the Founder and CEO of So She Did, the resource I always wished I had to help young women better invest in themselves from the inside out.
With these experiences, I have been honored to give motivational speeches and talks on a variety of subjects.
What I love about investing: I am passionate about investing in the change I want to see, and supporting founders who are going to change the world. What would the world look like if doing good weren't an afterthought? If it were part of the plan all along...
What I love about my nonprofit, SoSheDid: From a young age, girls are taught to focus on feeling good from the outside. They learn to see themselves through a narrow lens: how attractive they are. They absorb this message through movies, TV shows, books, magazines, and popular music. The entire goal is to find love through being physically desirable. And if they do that, then maybe, if they’re lucky, they will feel good on the inside – feel good about who they are as people. At So She Did, we believe this approach is backward – it puts the outside surface before the inside substance. Playing with fashion and beauty is fun, but it can’t be the source of our self-confidence. Self-esteem doesn’t come in a bottle.
I now focus on helping both men and women find and strengthen their internal compass, looking inward to define their own measure of self worth. By building this internally, instead of living for external validation, men and women alike are able to become their most authentic self. There is no greater high than believing in yourself.
Through my motivational talks, I am able to communicate these values as well as other topics, to a wider audience.
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Amal E.
Jun 28, 2016
I was fortunate to attend an event where Victoria was speaking and the talk was an affirmation of my gut instinct: Victoria's growth journey is ever evolving to new heights. It was the fact that she asked me to attend to tape the talk (trust Victoria to make sure everyone in her vicinity is productively and happily mobilized :)) and give her feedback in anticipation for her talk at the OECD conference in Paris that shows how this is a person with an inherit desire to continuously work on self-improvement. I've known Victoria for almost 4 years and it has been eye-opening witnessing a person's potential translate into tangible landmarks that transform the lives of those around her and beyond. Victoria is able to tap into her reservoir of creativity and utilize her strength to softly nudge people towards their true north. She is sharp, wise and above all passionate about helping people lead their best life and live meaningfully. Victoria has built solid pillars around her authenticity, firing energy and courage- all of which make her an unstoppable force for change. She dismisses and challenges limitations which allowed her to realize opportunities others thought unimaginable. But her imagination is boundless. This is rooted in her confidence and trust in her own intuition coupled with her vast experience dealing with people from all walks of life. Her trained ability to carefully listen to people, identify their inner voice and channel each individual's strength allowed her to build organizations with few but thoughtful resources. She empowers men and women to reach beyond their perceived abilities and realize their dreams. Many times, I think to myself that Victoria was a critical ingredient for me to be where I am today: A non-American citizen playing a pivotal role in US foreign policy. She has been a supportive and non-doubting mentor who questions what more can we give the world. She really is a source of inspiration and belief in the world for me from the way an hour with her sets your mind buzzing with more to milestones to reach for. It is these traits in Victoria that make her an investment goddess capable of uncovering the best in her investees and a force of change that fuels companies up to new and higher levels. A relentless, resilient and persistent woman. I have no doubt that Victoria is on an upwards trajectory, set to extraordinary heights. It's a privilege to be part of her journey and I advise anyone to hop on her magic train, its trails are off the ground.'
Rebecca L.
May 26, 2016
Victoria is an amazing woman. She speaks to audiences, but you feel like she's talking directly to you. Her honesty combined with intellect and humor have made her a role model for many.
Christine T.
May 29, 2016
Victoria did an amazing job speaking for our group at Yale, and the students really enjoyed what she had to share! She is candid and engaging and has interesting personal anecdotes that kept the audience captivated. She also did a great job of answering questions afterward.
Stacy F.
May 31, 2016
Victoria came in to chat with our companies Women's Group. She was energetic, passionate, and kept the conversation going in an interesting and productive way.
Meg G.
May 31, 2016
Victoria is an incredible speaker. I work for a large technology company and asked her to come speak to our Women's Group. Her talk covered her background, what it's like to be a women in VC and her SoSheDid nonprofit. The talk resonated with both men and women, particularly her views on building a dream career and making the most out of work opportunities. We are looking forward to bringing her in again!