David Rogier, MasterClass Finding the Right Motivation A personal mission is the strongest motivation to do the impossible.
Vlad Tenev, Robinhood Weathering a Storm Speaking amid a controversy around Robinhood’s decision to temporarily halt trading of GameStop and some other volatile securities, Robinhood’s CEO explores the venture’s business model and mission.
Stephanie Lampkin, Blendoor Data-Powered Diversity Data can be a powerful ally in building diverse organizations.
Tony Mugavero, Rad Hype vs. Reality in VR Connecting technological innovation to consumer demand requires flexibility, not certainty.
Alyssa Ravasio, Hipcamp A New Approach to the Great Outdoors A simple problem can be a massive opportunity.
Ravi Belani, Stanford University 2020 Insight: Start with Just One Thing Extreme focus gives startups and founders an edge.
Toby Corey, Stanford University 2020 Insight: Connecting the Dots Connecting the dots between disparate interests and observations play a critical role in solving society’s biggest challenges.
Chuck Eesley, Stanford University 2020 Insight: A Lens of Racial Equity Entrepreneurs have a responsibility to create a more diverse and inclusive tech ecosystem.
Tom Byers, Stanford University 2020 Insight: Infusing Decisions with Principles Entrepreneurs have a responsibility to consider the implications of their ideas on society.
Tina Seelig, Stanford University 2020 Insight: Innovating at a Distance Challenging times present opportunities to innovate. COVID-19 presented an opportunity to improve remote work.
Sarah Friar, Nextdoor Building Better Online Communities How can you build respect into a social network?
Ravi Mhatre, Lightspeed Venture Partners The Language of Technology Successful technology investing requires both cutting-edge ideas and patient, determined strategy.
Ann Miura-Ko, Floodgate Scott Sandell, NEA Ethics in Venture Capital VCs can play a unique role in infusing entrepreneurial ventures with strong ethics, values and principles.
Jessica Norwood, RUNWAY Rodney Sampson, Opportunity Hub (OHUB) Entrepreneurship and Racial Justice Infuse innovation with an insistence on racial equity.
Eric Yuan, Zoom Video Communications Santiago Subotovsky, Emergence Capital Winning a Crowded Market Instead of focusing on competitors, focus on solving customer problems and making users happy.
Sylvia Acevedo, Path to the Stars: My Journey from Girl Scout to Rocket Scientist Perseverance Creates Opportunity Self-confidence unlocks a wealth of opportunities.
George Scangos, Vir Biotechnology Making a Difference in Biotech At its best, biotech is about building successful companies that consistently change human lives for the better.
Delane Parnell, PlayVS Extreme Focus Unlock a massive opportunity by aligning the needs of multiple stakeholders.
Shellye Archambeau, Verizon Taking Risks and Breaking Barriers Success requires a balance of flexibility and bold self-advocacy.
Laura Dunham, University of St. Thomas Jon Fjeld, Duke University Teaching Ethical Entrepreneurship Applied ethics training can reshape entrepreneurship education.
Ann Miura-Ko, Floodgate Disruption and Abundance Scalable, strategic technology innovation can drive social progress.
Michael Tubbs, City of Stockton Change Moves at the Speed of Trust When it comes to social impact, leading is about listening.