Valerie Chan
- Thought Leaders • Women in Business
Trusted Business Advisor Maximizing Business Valuation
Helping founder’s craft compelling narratives that attract investors,
drive acquisitions and enhance market perception.
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Speaking Topics
- Build It Right, Sell It High
- The CEO’s Legal Playbook
- From Scrappy to Sold
- Million Dollar Mindset Meets Legal Strategy
Valerie Chan Bio
Valerie Chan is a powerhouse attorney, dynamic speaker, and trusted advisor to entrepreneurs and business leaders ready to scale smart and sell high. As the Founder and Principal of Plat4orm PR, she brings a sharp legal mind, deep communications expertise, and a strategic business lens to help companies craft compelling narratives that drive growth, attract investment, and increase enterprise value.
Known for simplifying complex ideas and turning growth challenges into strategic opportunities, Valerie has guided countless founders from startup through acquisition. Her work focuses on shaping market perception, aligning messaging with investor expectations, and building stories that position companies for successful, high value exits.
Whether she’s coaching founders on messaging at SXSW and NASDAQ, shaping public perception through PR strategy, or speaking to executive teams about growth and positioning, Valerie brings a results-driven approach rooted in clarity, confidence, and long-term impact.
Valerie Chan’s message is simple: Build it right. Shape the story. Sell it high.
As a NASDAQ Entrepreneurial Teaching Fellow and coach AT SXSW, Valerie has worked directly with founders to refine their narratives for fun ding and scaling.
Valerie has spoken at TEDx Farmingdale, the Oxford Talk, and PRSA ICON on business and human growth. Her insights are published in Entrepreneur and Forbes; with cover articles covering company growth, innovation, and emotional intelligence in business.
With a JD from Seattle University and a BA from the University of Puget Sound, Valerie’s legal and communications expertise provides a strategic edge in valuation storytelling.
Impactful Takeaways from Valerie Chan’s Keynotes
Scale with Confidence
Attendees Walk away with a clear roadmap for scaling their business—from early traction to multi-million-dollar growth—without the legal and financial missteps that cost time and money.
Think Like a Dealmaker
Valerie teaches how to build a company with the end in mind—whether that’s acquisition, merger, or legacy—empowering leaders to make smarter, future-focused decisions.
Build for Maximum Valuation
Attendees learn the essential legal, operational, and strategic foundations that drive up business value and make companies attractive to investors and buyers.
Protect What You’re Building
Through real-world examples, Valerie reveals how to safeguard your business with smart legal frameworks that support growth and prevent costly pitfalls.
Exit on Your Terms
From deal structure to negotiation mindset, Valerie equips audiences with the tools and strategies to command premium pricing when it’s time to sell.
Real Talk from the Trenches
With candor, wit, and clarity, Valerie shares behind-the-scenes insights from the deals she’s structured and the businesses she’s helped elevate—making complex legal strategy accessible and engaging.
Known for simplifying complex ideas and turning growth challenges into strategic opportunities, Valerie has guided countless founders from startup through acquisition. Her work focuses on shaping market perception, aligning messaging with investor expectations, and building stories that position companies for successful, high value exits.
Whether she’s coaching founders on messaging at SXSW and NASDAQ, shaping public perception through PR strategy, or speaking to executive teams about growth and positioning, Valerie brings a results-driven approach rooted in clarity, confidence, and long-term impact.
Valerie Chan’s message is simple: Build it right. Shape the story. Sell it high.
“Your story reminded me of the wisdom of Maya Angelou. I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
Thank you, Valerie, for your heartfelt message to help us adapt to chaos and change, and most of all, for being unforgettable.”
~Alan Boal
President – Idea Transfer Inc.
Keynote Descriptors
Build It Right, Sell It High
The Legal and Strategic Secrets to Scaling and Selling a Multi-Million Dollar Business
Takeaways:
- Learn the foundational legal structures every business needs to scale with ease and attract buyers.
- Discover what acquirers really look for—and how to position your company for maximum value.
- Avoid the most common mistakes that kill deals or reduce valuation.
- Walk away with a checklist to prepare your company for a future sale—even if you’re not ready to exit yet.
The CEO’s Legal Playbook
What Every Growth-Focused Founder Must Know to Protect and Power Their Business
Takeaways:
- Decode the legal must-haves for scaling your business the right way.
- Learn how to protect your IP, team, and operations before they become liabilities.
- Understand the power of contracts, compliance, and smart governance for long-term success.
- Gain practical tools to lead like a CEO, not just a founder.
- Scale with purpose by creating a culture where storytelling drives the enterprise value.
Scrappy to Sold
How to Grow, Structure, and Sell Your Business Like a Pro
Takeaways:
- Map your business journey from hustle to high value.
- Craft a vision buyers can’t ignore.
- Discover how to build systems and structures that increase profitability and reduce risk.
- Understand the stages of business maturity—and what’s needed at each level to scale.
- Learn how to think like an investor or buyer (even if you’re not selling… yet).
Million Dollar Mindset Meets Legal Strategy
The High-Growth Blueprint for Visionary Entrepreneurs
Takeaways:
- Align your mindset, mission, and model to grow with intention.
- Discover how legal strategy becomes a growth tool—not just a safety net.
- Uncover hidden value in your business that can be leveraged or monetized.
- Learn how to lead with clarity, confidence, and negotiation power.
Build it right.
Shape the story.
Sell it high.
Notable Accomplishments
- Closed Over $500M in Business Transactions
Valerie has advised and structured high-stakes mergers, acquisitions, and exits across multiple industries, helping founders and executives maximize their valuation and exit terms. - Founder of a Leading Legal & Strategy Firm
She built her own legal advisory firm from the ground up, serving fast-growth startups and mid-market companies ready to scale, expand, and sell. - Advisor to Multi-Million Dollar Brands
Valerie has helped countless business owners transform from “scrappy” to “sellable,” ensuring their legal and operational foundations support sustainable, scalable growth. - Top-Ranked Keynote Speaker
Recognized for her dynamic and straight-talking stage presence, Valerie has spoken at national conferences, business summits, and masterminds, educating leaders on how to scale with intention and exit with power. - Media Contributor & Thought Leader
Her expertise has been featured in outlets like Forbes, Inc., and Entrepreneur, where she’s recognized as a go-to expert on business law, growth strategy, and exit planning. - Educator & Mentor
Valerie has trained hundreds of founders and legal professionals on the art of scaling legally and selling profitably, earning a reputation as a trusted mentor in the startup and investor community.
Travels From
Los Angeles, CA
VALERIE CHAN is available for Motivational Speaking, Panel Discussions, Board of Director Retreats, and International Conferences.
Tags
Business, Entrepreneurship, Legal, Acquisition
