Xfund Fellow Steven Liu, class of 2027, is one of four Stanford undergraduates to receive the prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship, awarded to a select number of students in natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics. Congratulations, Steven! https://stanford.io/4nGE3W5

What helps teams achieve the extraordinary? NASA’s Ellen Ochoa shares what she learned about teamwork and collaboration both as an astronaut and director at NASA's Johnson Space Center. Catch ETL wherever you get your podcasts. 🚀 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8-OvuT4Cqs

What does it take to build a career at the intersection of operating, investing, and shaping the future of AI? Scribble Venture’s Elizabeth Weil joins Adj. Lecturer Emily Ma for a conversation about the lessons she’s learned across her career. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHYO5Vj7pBw

In this ETL episode, @triketora.com - CEO of @blockpartyapp.com, acquired by @joindeleteme.bsky.social, shares how early experiences inspired her to found a mission-driven company & balance mission and profitability. 🎧 Listen where you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube! https://bit.ly/3PaNaBK

Two @stanford.edu students (including Xfund Ethics Fellow alum Roman Scott) have raised $2M to launch Breakthrough Ventures—a nationwide accelerator built by students, for students—expanding access to funding, mentorship, and opportunity. Read more: techcrunch.com/2026/02/02/t...

Ann Miura-Ko reflects on what makes teaching so powerful. The Floodgate co-founder co-leads the Mayfield Fellows Program + teaches several other Stanford courses. https://stvp.stanford.edu/nurturing-talent-and-integrity-ann-miura-ko-on-mentorship-and-entrepreneurship-education/

@StanfordGSB and @StanfordEng mark 100 years of collaboration—and a century of innovation that helped define Silicon Valley. Read more: https://stanford.io/3MWrpnD

Steve Cousins joined ETL to discuss taking robotics products to market and why focus + understanding industry needs matter. He shared advice on hiring strong teams, building products users actually need, and bringing robots into new industries. 🎥 Watch: https://stanford.io/3MJ9HUI

Recorded live for Stanford Engineering’s centennial, Google co-founder Sergey Brin spoke with Stanford leadership about starting Google at Stanford, the future of AI, and reflecting on tech, research, and the mindset behind his big ideas. 🎧 https://stanford.io/4p2ESre

Cofounder of Google Sergey Brin returned to @Stanford for the Centennial capstone event for Stanford Engineering. He discussed his journey from Moscow to Google, and the future of AI with President Levin & Dean Widom. Subscribe to YouTube for the upcoming video: www.youtube.com/ecorner

In this piece from Stanford Magazine, David Kelley, co-founder of the Stanford d.school and design thinking pioneer, shares 7 ways to unlock your creative potential. Give it a read: https://stanfordmag.org/contents/how-to-be-creative

STVP hosted an in-person Fellows Fair at the STVP offices, where prospective fellows networked with program alumni. Big thanks to all the alumni who came back to share their journeys, and to everyone who showed up with curiosity and great questions! https://stanford.io/4rB0uxI

Hear from Sanjit Biswas, co-founder and CEO of @Samsara, as he shares lessons on finding real problems, establishing feedback loops, building teams, and scaling impact. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts: https://stvp.stanford.edu/podcasts/sanjit-biswas-samsara-making-a-real-world-impact/

"Move fast and build wisely.” Stanford alum and VC Brandon Farwell is helping student founders lead with integrity through classroom case studies, role-plays, and deep mentorship rooted in lived experience through the Xfund Ethics Fellows program. https://stanford.io/4rkGaQZ

🎧 New on the ETL Podcast: Grant Lee, CEO of Gamma, shares how he scaled to 50M users & $50M annual recurring revenue with less than 50 employees. Listen to his conversation with Ravi Belani: https://stvp.stanford.edu/podcasts/grant-lee-gamma-finding-early-stage-energy/

How do academic entrepreneurs turn tough feedback into breakthrough progress? New research by STVP, @cmu.edu, and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile explores how founders respond to critique, and what leads to real results: sms.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.... #SIERWellbeing

@drewendy.bsky.social, @stanford.edu bioengineer & synthetic biology pioneer, talks U.S. policy hurdles, why biotech needs democratizing, and how aspiring entrepreneurs can adapt his framework to imagine their own futures. Don’t miss this episode of ETL: stvp.stanford.edu/podcasts/dre...

@stanfordenergy.bsky.social is making space—literally—for student innovation. The Clubhouse for Hardware Innovation Projects will give student clubs a shared home to build solar cars, wearable tech, and more. Mentorship, tools, and collaboration, under one roof. news.stanford.edu/stories/2025...

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. stvp.stanford.edu/videos/osi-i...

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: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsxu...

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...

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! web.cvent.com/event/73b838...

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. stvp.stanford.edu/podcasts/bon...

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. stvp.stanford.edu/podcasts/pay...

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...

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...

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. stvp.stanford.edu/annual-repor...