Victor W. Hwang

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Founder & CEO of Right to Start; Entrepreneur, Author, Investor & Economic Growth Advisor & Expert

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Victor W. Hwang Biography

Victor W. Hwang is the founder and CEO of Right to Start. He is an economic growth expert & advisor, as well as an author and investor. His ideas have shaped the economic lives of millions of people worldwide. His work has helped over 300 communities, cities, states, companies, and entire countries create greater prosperity.

Hwang’s path was inspired by his parents, as educators who had to start a business to afford sending him to Harvard. But after the first day of Economics at Harvard, Hwang left the class and never returned. He realized that Economics – the way it was taught at elite institutions – was flawed. It didn’t account for his parents, and all the ordinary people like them trying to make their way. Hwang’s life’s journey followed from that day. He searched for answers to the questions, “How can we create prosperity by taking into account everyday people? How do we make a world that doesn’t stand in their way?”

Hwang became an entrepreneur and started several companies, organizations, and initiatives fighting to remove barriers holding people back. Previously, he was Vice President of Entrepreneurship at the Kauffman Foundation, the world’s leading philanthropy supporting entrepreneurs with an endowment of $2 billion.

Hwang pioneered the concept of “rainforest” ecosystems in a business context by showing how communities can replicate the historical innovation dynamics of Silicon Valley. His book, The Rainforest, was awarded Book of the Year, Gold Medal, by ForeWord Reviews for “a big idea that defines a way of thinking.”

National Public Radio named Hwang's graduation address to Austin Community College one of “the best commencement speeches ever.”

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/12/2024.

Victor W. Hwang Speaking Topics

  • Areas of innovation

  • Science and economic growth

  • Innovative thinking

  • Relationship between public policy and private industry

  • Technology trends

  • Government policy and global commerce

Victor W. Hwang Videos

  • Something different - UBS Innovation unplugged with Alexander ...
    Fostering innovation value and progress with Victor W. Hwang author of The Rainforest.
  • ESHIP Summit 2018 Firestarter: Victor Hwang
  • How to Really Make America Great Again | Victor Hwang ...
    Victor W. Hwang is an entrepreneur, author, and investor. Two years ago, he moved from Silicon Valley to Kansas City to join the Kauffman ...

Victor W. Hwang Books

  • The Rainforest Blueprint: How to Design Your Own Silicon Valley | Unleash an Ecosystem of Innovation in Your Company, Organization, or Hometown
    The Rainforest Blueprint: How to Design Your Own Silicon Valley | Unleash an Ecosystem of Innovation in Your Company, Organization, or Hometown
  • The Rainforest: The Secret to Building the Next Silicon Valley
    The Rainforest: The Secret to Building the Next Silicon Valley

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Victor W. Hwang is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Areas of innovation, Science and economic growth, Innovative thinking, Relationship between public policy and private industry, Technology trends and Government policy and global commerce. The estimated speaking fee range to book Victor W. Hwang for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Victor W. Hwang generally travels from Silicon Valley, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jalak Jobanputra, Kai-Fu Lee, Tracy Chou, Clara Shih and Haiyan Wang. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Victor W. Hwang for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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