Full Stack

David Pantera, Ryan Chandra, Garrett Clinton

Full Stack is a podcast recorded by students at the Stanford GSB. It's focused on how the next generation of entrepreneurs, builders, and investors think about technology, capital allocation, and creating value. - We explore the full capital stack — from allocators to operators — bringing you insights from the conversations happening at Stanford. - Join us for conversations about entrepreneurship, raising venture capital, and the full capital stack — from Stanford students. - Welcome to the Full Stack podcast, hosted by Ryan Chandra, Garrett Clinton, and David Pantera.

Episodes

  1. 20 FEB

    The Truth About Venture Funds in 2026 with James Shecter from Makena Capital | Full Stack Podcast

    Welcome to the Full Stack Podcast with your hosts David, Garrett, and Ryan. On this episode, we sit down with James, an investor at Makena Capital, to pull back the curtain on the venture capital ecosystem. James shares his journey from investment banking and private equity to becoming a capital allocator, explaining exactly how capital flows to venture funds. We dive deep into the current saturated venture market, the rising importance of secondary markets for liquidity, and why investing in existential global issues like healthcare and power generation is crucial for the future. Plus, James gives his honest advice for students trying to break into VC today and answers our rapid fire questions about his favorite books, music, and his take on the Harvard vs Stanford debate. Subscribe to the Full Stack channel for more conversations on technology, venture capital, and AI!

    33 min

  2. 26 JAN

    Why We're Starting a Podcast at the Stanford GSB | Episode 1

    In the inaugural episode of Full Stack, Stanford GSB classmates Ryan Chandra, Garrett Clinton, and David Pantera introduce a new forum for campus-led innovation. The team discusses the "two-year time warp" of the MBA experience and the unique opportunity to analyze emerging technologies from the Stanford vantage point. In this episode, we cover: The Mission: Why student-led perspectives are vital for understanding the future of tech. Industry Deep Dives: Initial thoughts on the AI infrastructure stack, trust in technology, and the "retreat from financial mediocrity". Looking Ahead: Our goals for archiving the most important tech transformations of our time. Subscribe to follow our journey through the Stanford ecosystem and beyond.

    24 min
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Full Stack is a podcast recorded by students at the Stanford GSB. It's focused on how the next generation of entrepreneurs, builders, and investors think about technology, capital allocation, and creating value. - We explore the full capital stack — from allocators to operators — bringing you insights from the conversations happening at Stanford. - Join us for conversations about entrepreneurship, raising venture capital, and the full capital stack — from Stanford students. - Welcome to the Full Stack podcast, hosted by Ryan Chandra, Garrett Clinton, and David Pantera.

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  • Creator
    David Pantera, Ryan Chandra, Garrett Clinton
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
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    © David Pantera, Ryan Chandra, Garrett Clinton
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