About Frank Song
Private Equity Investor and Entrepreneur
Frank Song is an eminent Equity Investor and serial entrepreneur from Fremont, California. His roles have extended to serving as a Senior Diplomatic Advisor to the United Nations, where he provided pivotal strategic insights on international relations and participated as a member of the General Assembly. His ascent from homelessness to the helm of a global, multi-million-dollar investment enterprise underscores his remarkable professional prowess.
Significant challenges, including homelessness and food insecurity, marked Song's early life. Undeterred, he committed to higher education, self-funding his way through the University of California. During his college years, he embarked on a real estate venture that proved highly successful. His academic and business endeavors turned distressed properties into a $10 million profit within four years.
His acute sense of undervalued market opportunities led Song from real estate success to equity investments and venture capitalism. By his mid-twenties, he had acquired a Series 7 Stockbroker License and a California Life and Disability Insurance License. He manages $500 million in committed capital and specializes in buyouts and strategic partnerships in niche markets.
Self-made Financier
Frank Song has transitioned from experiencing severe financial hardship and homelessness to founding an international business empire valued in the eight figures. He attributes his business success to managing one’s emotions effectively, which is crucial for navigating the uncertainties of entrepreneurship.
Choosing an unconventional path to success, Song obtained his real estate and stockbroker licenses by 19, which helped him fund his education and lay the groundwork for future financial opportunities. He is known for his resourcefulness and for leveraging minimal resources to create significant value, managing a $10 million real estate fund.
Private Equity Investor
As a private equity investor, Song meticulously evaluates business opportunities, assessing risks and potential rewards and considering the long-term implications of his investment choices. He has successfully managed over $1 billion in transactions, focusing on leveraged buyouts and growth equity, with a consistent track record of making profitable investments.
His strategic investments have not only achieved high returns but have also generated over 1,000 jobs. Song oversees a substantial private equity portfolio and has been recognized three times by Inc. 5000 as leading one of the "Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America." He has been featured in Forbes, Bloomberg, and USA Today. He has participated in interviews with Tony Robbins and on esteemed podcasts such as “Action & Ambition” and “Invest Like a Boss.”
Senior US Diplomatic Advisor
As a senior diplomatic advisor to the United Nations with permanent observer status, Song is crucial in providing strategic advice on international relations within the General Assembly. His diplomatic role grants him unique access to significant global discussions and secure locations within the US government, emphasizing his prominent position in business and international affairs.
Financial Industry Thought-leader
Frank Song has not only bootstrapped his company to a $100 million valuation but has also significantly increased the revenues of several startups, including notable firms like HighJump and Zinc Ahead. He leads a global team of more than 200 across America and Europe, committed to fostering enduring positive change and inspiring future leaders.
Recognized as an outstanding lecturer for three consecutive years at the University of California, Berkeley Alumni Association, Song has been featured in the Forbes article “From Walmart to Wall Street: his Eight-Figure Business Journey.” Beyond his business achievements, he is an active philanthropist who focuses on global unity and supports vulnerable groups like refugees, needy animals, and orphans, especially in Ukraine. His dedication to promoting hope, harmony, and compassion continues to influence and inspire globally.
