Scaling Global Impact Through Education and Innovation Ep. 16

In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast, Alicia Castillo Holley is joined by Dr. Sunny Zhang — a tenured professor, entrepreneur, investor, and the Founder of TrueLeap Inc., a platform that transforms global workforce development through a unified knowledge transfer ecosystem.
Dr. Zhang shares her remarkable journey from international student to powerhouse innovator in behavioral science, education, and venture capital. Together, Alicia and Sunny explore the intersections of innovation, diversity, and impact — and why building globally scalable ventures is the future of entrepreneurship.
Listeners will gain insight into:
🔹 The story behind founding TrueLeap and why workforce development needs to change
🔹 How her background in behavioral science influences her approach to innovation
🔹 The challenges and rewards of being a woman and immigrant founder in venture capital
🔹 What it means to create “globally born” companies
🔹 Her work with Born Global Ventures and supporting diverse entrepreneurs around the world
Whether you’re a founder, investor, educator, or ecosystem builder, Dr. Zhang offers wisdom, encouragement, and actionable advice on scaling purpose-driven ventures.
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