Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders (ETL)

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Each week, experienced entrepreneurs and innovators come to Stanford University to candidly share lessons they’ve learned while developing, launching and scaling disruptive ideas. The Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders Series (ETL) is produced by the Stanford Technology Ventures Program (STVP) and published on eCorner by STVP.

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Ernestine Fu (Brave Capital) - Taking Action for Startup Success

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02/14/24 • 48 min

Ernestine Fu is managing general partner of venture capital firm Brave Capital. Over the past decade, Fu has worked across the startup ecosystem, including negotiating merger and acquisition agreements, organizing SPVs for later-stage companies, angel investing in and advising companies that have since been acquired, and advising banks on venture debt. Alongside her role at Brave Capital, she is also a Venture Partner at Alsop Louie Partners. In this presentation and conversation with Stanford adjunct lecturer Ravi Belani, Fu inspires students and aspiring entrepreneurs by sharing things she wished she knew before coming to Stanford as a student.

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Kevin Weil (Instagram) - Unfiltered Insights From Instagram

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05/10/17 • 59 min

What motivates you to share a photo on Instagram — or not? Kevin Weil, head of product at the company, discusses everything from user behavior to business strategy with Stanford Professor of the Practice Tina Seelig. Weil describes how mission alignment helps teams succeed and allows Instagram to continue experimenting and thriving inside its parent company, Facebook.

Joseph DeSimone (Carbon3D, Inc.) - Convergence Drives New Ideas

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10/12/16 • 58 min

Distinguished professor and serial entrepreneur Joseph DeSimone discusses the vibrant chemistry that takes place at the intersection of science and the humanities, academia and industry, and within the walls of his 3D manufacturing startup Carbon. He describes how on-demand parts manufacturing could one day eliminate the need for business inventory and even end up in hospitals.

John Hennessy (Stanford University) - Great Leadership Can Be Learned

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02/03/16 • 60 min

Stanford University President John Hennessy discusses some of the most powerful lessons he's learned as leader of one of the world's most complex and dynamic institutions of higher education. In conversation with Tina Seelig, director at the Stanford Technology Ventures Program, Hennessy also shares insights from his entrepreneurial career in the high-tech industry.

Morris Chang (Taiwan Semiconductor) - An Emphasis on Excellence

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04/23/14 • 56 min

Morris Chang, founding chairman of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, reflects on his journey of bringing revolutionary changes to his industry, in conversation with Stanford President John Hennessy. Chang also touches on discovering new business models, his thoughts on leadership, and the importance of gratitude in one's career.

Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti (KickLabs; The Last Mile), Heracio Harts (The Last Mile) - From Lockup to Startup

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05/15/13 • 57 min

Imagine trying to bring entrepreneurship education to one of the most challenging environments in the world: San Quentin State Prison in California. In this powerful talk and interview, The Last Mile Co-Founders Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti, along with program graduate Heracio Harts, discuss the benefits of commitment and entrepreneurial thinking in supporting individuals to make the successful transition from prison to living productive lives in society.

Dan Berkenstock, Julian Mann, John Fenwick, and Ching-Yu Hu (Skybox Imaging) - Launching into Uncharted Space

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02/27/13 • 59 min

The co-founders of Skybox Imaging, Dan Berkenstock, Julian Mann, John Fenwick and Ching-Yu Hu, realized early on they had one thing in common: they don't take no for an answer. Here the team of Stanford alumni explain their passion to disrupt the satellite imaging industry and share engaging tales of launching their unique venture.

Alec Ross (Advisor to US Secretary of State) - The Diplomacy of Technology

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05/26/10 • 51 min

Alec Ross, Senior Advisor for Innovation in the Office of Secretary of State and Co-founder of global non-profit One Economy, discusses in detail innovation policy and how it can change national diplomacy. In addition, Ross offers advice to global innovators, stressing quality time management, effective hiring practices, the mutual benefits of mentoring, and assertive risk practices.

Ken Wilcox (Silicon Valley Bank Financial Group) - Banking on Corporate Culture and Strategy

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03/05/08 • 57 min

An outstanding office culture trumps all, says Ken Wilcox, the CEO of Silicon Valley Bank, who heads the most noted financial hub for the technology sector. Wilcox discusses how his financial services institution has scaffolded against recession, and bullet points the uniqueness of commercial banking for the tech start-up.

Maria Barrera (Clayful) - Mental Health Tech, Mentally Healthy Startups

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05/29/24 • 48 min

Maria Barrera, a Stanford-educated engineer, is the founder and CEO of Clayful, a platform dedicated to providing essential mental health support for the TikTok generation. Today, Barrera’s company creates accessible resources for K-12 students and has already made a profound impact on thousands of students nationwide. In this conversation with Stanford adjunct lecturer Ravi Belani, Barrera shares her journey to founding a mental health startup and how she incorporates strategies for mental wellbeing in her life and on her team.

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Stanford eCorner content is produced by the Stanford Technology Ventures Program. At STVP, we empower aspiring entrepreneurs to become global citizens who create and scale responsible innovations.

CONNECT WITH US

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LEARN MORE

eCorner Website: https://ecorner.stanford.edu/

STVP Website: https://stvp.stanford.edu/

Support our mission of providing students and educators around the world with free access to Stanford University’s network of entrepreneurial thought leaders: https://ecorner.stanford.edu/give.

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How many episodes does Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders (ETL) have?

Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders (ETL) currently has 505 episodes available.

What topics does Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders (ETL) cover?

The podcast is about Culture, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Startups, Podcasts, Education, Journey, Business, Innovation and Strategy.

What is the most popular episode on Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders (ETL)?

The episode title 'Andy Karsner (X) - Designing for Natural Security' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders (ETL)?

The average episode length on Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders (ETL) is 53 minutes.

How often are episodes of Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders (ETL) released?

Episodes of Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders (ETL) are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders (ETL)?

The first episode of Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders (ETL) was released on May 18, 2005.

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