Identify a singular opportunity. From there, it’s just a matter of hitting your next benchmark.

Explore the impact of sharing rather than siloing.

Pay attention to crypto: Blockchain technology is a disruptive force to be reckoned with.

Master an exploding org chart. Get the information you need, even if you need to pry it from your team.

Global trade has existed for centuries, but hasn’t evolved with technology. Ryan Petersen, CEO and founder of Flexport, learned this the hard way as an entrepreneur managing the supply chain of his brother’s motorcycle sales business, and took it as an opportunity to update the industry. Petersen shares his insights on how entrepreneurs can solve some of the world’s biggest challenges and how the Internet can be a force for good.

Join Stanford MS&E Professor of the Practice Tina Seelig on a deep-dive into how to launch your career. Tina and Stanford alumni will discuss what skills have helped them thrive, and what they wish they’d learned while they were in school. Each episode explores a particular topic, including politics in the workplace, how to negotiate, and working on a team. Be sure to subscribe to get new episodes when the series launches.

Find your anchor. Harness your energy to achieve the imaginable.

Dare to change your society. Social good and entrepreneurship go hand in hand.

Brace yourself for the winding path of entrepreneurship.

Intractable issues can’t be solved alone. Listen to those who deal with the issue directly.

Discover your superpower to unlock your potential in the workplace. Knowing what you excel at helps you develop your skills.

Venture capital is a human business. Build your community on safety and trust to maximize potential.

Innovation requires adaptation.

Take the road less traveled to realize your passions.

To fight friction, add predictability even in times of uncertainty.

You can’t combat friction through structural solutions alone. Start dealing with your emotions and the emotions of those around you.

In fast-moving environments, look for ways to establish consistency and predictability.

To increase productivity, don’t increase working hours—give employees greater autonomy.

Use simple, clear rules to get your team into a rhythm and reduce frustration.

Don’t waste time coming up with lots of ideas you’ll never use. Save time for idea selection and implementation.

Put your values front and center. How you make something is as important as what you make.

Changing your culture starts with energizing your users. Customer buy-in motivates staff to take new risks.

Solve problems before they become crises. Pounce on any early signs of trouble in a project.

Start valuing employees who are capable of convince others to try new things. Give them time and space to spread bold new ideas.