Frank Song
Private Equity Investor and Entrepreneur
Frank Song, an esteemed equity investor and serial entrepreneur, operates from Fremont, California. He has extended his expertise as a Senior Diplomatic Advisor to the United Nations, where he has provided valuable strategic insights on international relations. He has been an active member of the General Assembly. His impressive journey from homelessness to establishing a global multi-million dollar investment firm is a testament to his tenacity and business prowess.
During the early stages of his adult life, Song grappled with homelessness and food insecurity, yet he remained steadfast in his pursuit of higher education. He self-financed his studies at the University of California and launched a lucrative real estate business. His dedication to academics and entrepreneurship paid dividends, enabling him to amass $10 million from real estate investments within four years.
Identifying untapped market opportunities has been a hallmark of Song's career, propelling him from success in real estate to the elite world of equity investments and venture capital. By mid-twenties, he had secured his Series 7 Stockbroker and California Life and Disability Insurance License. He managed a substantial $500 million committed capital and focused on buyouts and partnerships with profitable niche market companies.
Self-made Financier
Emerging from the harsh realities of financial instability and homelessness, Frank Song has constructed an international business empire valued in the eight figures. He attributes his success to maintaining emotional discipline, which he considers essential for making strategic business decisions and enduring the volatile nature of entrepreneurship.
Song chose an unconventional route to success, securing essential financial licenses by the age of 19, which financed his university education and set the stage for his future investment endeavors. Renowned for his ingenuity and ability to maximize minimal resources, he built and managed a $10 million real estate portfolio.
Private Equity Investor
As a private equity investor, Song meticulously analyzes each potential investment, weighing the risks against potential rewards and considering both short-term and long-term impacts. He has successfully managed over $1 billion in transactions to maximize profitable investments, focusing on leveraged buyouts and growth equity.
His investment strategies have yielded significant financial returns and created over 1,000 jobs. Song oversees a substantial private equity portfolio and has been honored three times by Inc. 5000 as the leader of one of the "Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America." His financial acumen has been recognized in features and interviews in major publications and media outlets, including discussions with prominent figures and on highly-rated podcasts.
Senior US Diplomatic Advisor
As a senior diplomatic advisor to the United Nations with permanent observers status, he delivers critical strategic insights during UN meetings. This role grants him access to high-level international forums and secure governmental locations, enhancing his impact on business and global diplomacy.
Financial Industry Thought-leader
Frank Song has effectively transformed a startup into a company with a $100 million valuation and significantly enhanced the financial performance of several startups, including major enterprises like HighJump and Zinc Ahead. He leads a global team of over 200 professionals across America and Europe, committed to creating a legacy of positive change and inspiring the next generation of leaders.
As a highly respected lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley Alumni Association, Song has been spotlighted in Forbes with “From Walmart to Wall Street: his Eight-Figure Business Journey.” His philanthropic efforts are extensive, focusing on global unity and supporting vulnerable groups, particularly refugees, animals, and orphans, firmly committed to regions like Ukraine. He continues to lead and inspire through his business achievements and humanitarian contributions, making a profound impact globally.