Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders Seminar (Spring 2011) Stanford University
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Stanford University's Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders Seminar is a weekly speaker series that brings innovation leaders from business, finance, technology, education, and philanthropy, to share their insights with aspiring entrepreneurs from all over the world.
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1. Effective Models for Sustainable Growth (April 6, 2011)
Jennifer Morris, leader of the Conservation International - Verde Ventures Fund, talks about Conservation International and the type of entrepreneurial work it does around the world. (April 6, 2011)
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8. Innovate for America (May 25, 2011)
(May 25, 2011) Aneesh Chopra, the first Chief Technology Officer for the United States, talks about why now is the best time to be an innovator. Chopra encourages the audience to become entrepreneurs in the energy, education, and health care sectors, which have seen little to no productivity growth.
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7. The True Value of Partnerships (May 18, 2011)
Latin American entrepreneurs Wences Casares and Meyer Malka describe the keys to a successful entrepreneurial partnership, using their own experiences together as examples. (May 18, 2011)
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6. From Stanford to Startup (May 11, 2011)
Stanford alumni Kevin Systrom and Michael Krieger, Co-founders of the iPhone app Instagram, use their experience as startup founders to de-bunk eight startup myths. (May 11, 2011)
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4. Developing Products That Save Lives (April 27, 2011)
Richard Scheller talks about his move from academia to professional research, his responsibilities and role at Genentech, personalized medicine, drug research decisions, and what motivates him and the biotech industry. (April 27, 2011)
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5. Reach Your Escape Velocity (May 4, 2011)
Geoffrey Moore, author and venture partner at Mohr Davidow Ventures, talks about strategies and advice to help companies that are stuck in a sales and development rut escape and move ahead of the competition. (May 4, 2011)