Susan Xu, Founder

A native of Ningbo, China, Susan arrived in Silicon Valley 25 years ago with little more than her family and a work ethic that survived the Cultural Revolution. In 1995, she embarked on her first major business venture by founding Silver Computing, a small company which later became the foundation for WebEx Communications. WebEx became a leading platform for corporate meetings which, like VIA, emphasized and fostered international relationships. When WebEx was acquired by Cisco Systems in 2007, Susan resigned as VP of Operations to pursue new projects in education. With the same goal of fostering international relationships, Susan decided to build an international school in Silicon Valley. Her hope is that it will foster the entrepreneurial spirit amongst students who take the opportunity to develop their potential with a healthy appetite for learning, risk-taking, and global leadership. During 2009, She also became the co-founder of Canada's Dwight International School in Victoria, British Columbia.