Stanford Technology Ventures Program

What’s it like to raise $130M before 25? In the latest ETL, Samir Vasavada, co-founder & CEO of Vise, shares his journey of launching an AI asset management startup as a teen, including highs, lessons, and leadership insights. 🎧 Listen now! stvp.stanford.edu/videos/samir...

How do we support emerging coders of all backgrounds? 💻🌍
In this ETL episode, Osi Imeokparia, CEO of Kode with Klossy, discusses the importance of long-term mentorship, inclusive education, and what it takes to fix the "broken rung" on tech’s career ladder.
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YouTube video by Stanford University School of Engineering A once-in-a-century birthday celebration

3,000 people gathered May 15 in the newly named Rosenkranz Quad to celebrate 100 years of Stanford Engineering—50+ exhibits, legendary speakers, even a Tree cameo. 🌲

STVP is proud to be part of this legacy.

🎥 Highlights:
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This week on Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders, Vinay Hiremath, co-founder of LoomAI (acquired by Atlassian for nearly $1B), shares his journey. Tune in for insights on early pivots, the challenges of rapid growth, and self-reflection post-acquisition. 🎧
stvp.stanford.edu/videos/vinay...

Immersive Tech, Workplace Belonging & Psychological Safety: Highlights from the Inaugural SIER Research Workshop - Stanford Technology Ventures Program At the first Stanford Initiative for Entrepreneurs’ Resilience & Well-Being (SIER) research workshop last month, researcher Fabian Tingelhoff kicked off a trio of presentations from STVP by sharing th...

STVP and Stanford Biodesign’s first SIER research workshop brought together researchers and innovators to share findings on entrepreneurial well-being. Read about learnings: #SIERWellbeing stvp.stanford.edu/immersive-te...

Stanley Tang, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at DoorDash, recently spoke with a group of aspiring entrepreneurs at Stanford about the company’s beginnings in a two-bedroom house in Palo Alto. Catch the conversation on the new season of ETL, which returns 5/14th 🎧 stvp.stanford.edu/series/etl/

🥁 Welcome Ashlea Wallington as STVP's incoming Executive Director! With a background in entrepreneurship and innovation, Ashlea is set to guide us into our next chapter. Read more about her journey to Stanford and her excitement for STVP’s future here: stvp.stanford.edu/ashlea-walli...

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Stanford's Department of Management Science & Engineering on May 2! Join us for a livestream honoring 25 years of impact!

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Refugee Entrepreneurship in Action: A Stanford Impact Labs Fellowship Update - Stanford Technology Ventures Program Over the past several months, I’ve been a part of the Stanford Impact Labs Faculty Design Fellowship, allowing me to expand on my refugee entrepreneurship work in Uganda. Here are some of my learnings...

The Stanford Impact Labs Faculty Design Fellowship has empowered Professor Chuck Eesley and his team to enhance their refugee entrepreneurship work in Uganda by integrating mentorship, training, microfinance, and digital literacy for a holistic approach. stvp.stanford.edu/refugee-entr...

In 2016, Bonny Simi—Olympian, airline pilot, and entrepreneur—shared how success stems from curiosity, creativity, and risk-taking. Now president of operations at Joby Aviation, her insights remind us that this mindset applies to all areas of life.
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Calling all Stanford PhD Students! Apply for the 2025 Emerson Consequential Scholars (ECS) program to explore entrepreneurship and develop an entrepreneurial mindset. Focus areas include tech commercialization, opportunity evaluation, and inclusive leadership. stvp.stanford.edu/emerson-cons...

As the founder of ClassPass and The Sa Dance Company, Payal Kadakia, emphasized the importance of embracing one’s true self to achieve incredible success. This 2022 #ETLLooksBack is for anyone aiming to create something meaningful while staying true to themselves.
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YouTube video by Stanford University School of Engineering A glimpse into 100 years of Stanford Engineering

From its 1925 founding to now, the @stanford.edu School of Engineering has been at the forefront of innovation. This is where STVP fuels the next generation of entrepreneurs!

Watch the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xD0...

Excited to welcome the newest Emerson Consequential Scholars (ECS) Postdoctoral Fellows. A program of STVP, supported by Emerson Collective, ECS equips Stanford academics with the mindset and skills to drive impact through entrepreneurship. stvp.stanford.edu/emerson-cons...

Investing on the Cutting Edge: Innovation that Pushes Boundaries - Stanford Technology Ventures Program We asked the STVP team to name the ETL episodes that have stuck with them. Stanford lecturer Ravi Belani had several picks (stay tuned), starting with Josh Wolfe, cofounder of Lux Capital, and his win...

As an update to his recently re-released eCorner episode, Josh Wolfe shares his thoughts on risk-taking in investing & unconventional entrepreneurship strategies. Learn how Lux Capital’s investors think outside the box and tackle challenges differently. stvp.stanford.edu/articles/inv...

Everything You Need to Know to Start and Grow Your Business Inc. media is the entrepreneurs source for ideas, resources and advice on how to successfully start, run and grow your business.

STVP’s Professor Emeritus Bob Sutton shares expert advice with Inc.com on using smart strategies like the CARS method to push back against bullies and toxic colleagues. 🔗 Read more: www.inc.com/jessica-stil...

The 2024 STVP Annual Report is here!

This year's report showcases our commitment to empowering the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders through transformative educational programs, innovative research, and a thriving community.

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