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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Director of @stanfordenergy.bsky.social Will Chueh puts the challenge of AI’s energy constraint in clear terms: AI is turning electricity into productivity. news.stanford.edu/stories/2026/07/r…
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‘Necessity can drive innovation'
AI is contributing to a rising demand for electricity – a pressing sustainability challenge. Professor Will Chueh says it can also be part of the solution.
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Researchers at @stanfordhai.bsky.socialI have developed Biomni, a biomedical AI agent aimed at assisting scientists throughout the research process. stanford.io/4qc3ujD
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Meet Biomni – an AI-powered biomedical co-scientist
In creating a comprehensive, AI-enabled research agent for the biomedical sciences, Stanford researchers hope to speed innovation by eliminating the tedium of scientific legwork.
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
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! stanford.io/4nGE3W5
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
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. 🚀 www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8-OvuT4Cqs
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
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: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHYO5Vj7pBw
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
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! bit.ly/3PaNaBK
This is an image promoting the "Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders" series by Stanford. It features an individual looking to the side against a light background. Text on the red panel lists the speaker: Tracy Chou, Founder & CEO of Block Party, with the event date, April 29, 2026.
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
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...
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Two Stanford students launch $2M startup accelerator for students nationwide | TechCrunch
"Breakthrough’s purpose is to fill in the funding and opportunity gap that exists in many of these ecosystems because students have historically lacked access to capital and the networks required to l...
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
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. stvp.stanford.edu/nurturing-talent-…
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
@StanfordGSB and @StanfordEng mark 100 years of collaboration—and a century of innovation that helped define Silicon Valley. Read more: stanford.io/3MWrpnD
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Business and engineering schools mark century of shared innovation
For 100 years, the Graduate School of Business and the School of Engineering have shaped leaders through common values and collaboration. They continue to embody a pioneering spirit today.
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
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: stanford.io/3MJ9HUI
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
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. 🎧 stanford.io/4p2ESre
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
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
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
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: stanfordmag.org/contents/how-to-be-…
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
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! stanford.io/4rB0uxI
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
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: stvp.stanford.edu/podcasts/sanjit-b…
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
"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. stanford.io/4rkGaQZ
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
🎧 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: stvp.stanford.edu/podcasts/grant-le…
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
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
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
@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...
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
@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...
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Student clubs get new digs to explore hands-on building
A dedicated space for student organizations engaged in hardware design, arts, and engineering projects will foster creativity and innovation.
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
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...
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
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...
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
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...
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A once-in-a-century birthday celebration
YouTube video by Stanford University School of Engineering
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
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...
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
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...
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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...
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
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/
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
🥁 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...
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
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...
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
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...
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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...
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
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...
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
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...
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
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...
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
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...
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A glimpse into 100 years of Stanford Engineering
YouTube video by Stanford University School of Engineering
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
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...
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
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...
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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...
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
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...
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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.
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Stanford Technology Ventures Program @stanfordstvp.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
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...
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