Victor W. Hwang

Victor W. Hwang is an economic growth expert and entrepreneur with a diverse professional background. Professional Overview

As the Founder & CEO of Right to Start, he leads a campaign dedicated to expanding entrepreneurial opportunities for all. The organization drives civic change through:

• Grassroots organizing and mobilization
• Policy advocacy and engagement
• Amplifying entrepreneurs' voices through media and storytelling1

Professional Background:

Entrepreneurship and Consulting:

• Founded Victor & Company, an economic growth consultancy that helps build modern economies and accelerate innovation1
• Previously CEO and Co-Founder of T2 Venture Creation, a Silicon Valley venture studio that transformed into an innovation design firm1

Education:

• Harvard University: A.B. with Honors in Government, with extensive computer science studies (1989-1993)
• University of Chicago Law School: J.D. (1993-1996)
• Studied with notable professors including Elena Kagan, Cass Sunstein, Larry Lessig, and Richard Epstein1

Notable Achievements:

• Delivered a commencement address at Austin Community College in 2014, which was named one of the "Best Commencement Speeches Ever" by National Public Radio1
• Pioneered the "rainforest" metaphor for growing innovation ecosystems1

Languages:

• Spanish (elementary)
• Chinese (Mandarin)1