Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders

About this Series

A candid exploration of the entrepreneurial journey where informed leaders share personal stories of the secrets and setbacks behind real success.

The Latest

June 2, 2021

How to Build an Ethical Company [Entire Talk]

Nicole Diaz, Snap Inc. and Tom Byers, Stanford University

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George Scangos, Vir Biotechnology

Making a Difference in Biotech [Entire Talk]

At its best, biotech is about building successful companies that consistently change human lives for the better.

Video 44 minutes

George Scangos, Vir Biotechnology

Making a Difference in Biotech [Entire Talk]

At its best, biotech is about building successful companies that consistently change human lives for the better.

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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.

Podcast 44 minutes

Delane Parnell, PlayVS

Extreme Focus [Entire Talk]

Unlock a massive opportunity by aligning the needs of multiple stakeholders.

Video 46 minutes

Delane Parnell, PlayVS

Extreme Focus [Entire Talk]

Unlock a massive opportunity by aligning the needs of multiple stakeholders.

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Delane Parnell, PlayVS

Extreme Focus

Unlock a massive opportunity by aligning the needs of multiple stakeholders.

Podcast 46 minutes

Shellye Archambeau, Verizon

Taking Risks and Breaking Barriers [Entire Talk]

Success requires a balance of flexibility and bold self-advocacy.

Video 46 minutes

Shellye Archambeau, Verizon

Taking Risks and Breaking Barriers [Entire Talk]

Success requires a balance of flexibility and bold self-advocacy.

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Shellye Archambeau, Verizon

Taking Risks and Breaking Barriers

Success requires a balance of flexibility and bold self-advocacy.

Podcast 47 minutes

Adam Pisoni, Abl Schools

Innovating for Equity [Entire Talk]

Social enterprises can operationalize equity.

Video 48 minutes

Adam Pisoni, Abl Schools

Innovating for Equity [Entire Talk]

Social enterprises can operationalize equity.

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Adam Pisoni, Abl Schools

Innovating for Equity

How social enterprises can operationalize equity.

Podcast 49 minutes

Ann Miura-Ko, Floodgate

Disruption and Abundance [Entire Talk]

Scalable, strategic technology innovation can drive social progress.

Video 48 minutes

Ann Miura-Ko, Floodgate

Disruption and Abundance [Entire Talk]

Scalable, strategic technology innovation can drive social progress.

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Ann Miura-Ko, Floodgate

Disruption and Abundance

Scalable, strategic technology innovation can drive social progress.

Podcast 50 minutes

Michael Tubbs, City of Stockton

Change Moves at the Speed of Trust [Entire Talk]

When it comes to social impact, leading is about listening.

Video 43 minutes

Michael Tubbs, City of Stockton

Change Moves at the Speed of Trust [Entire Talk]

When it comes to social impact, leading is about listening.

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Michael Tubbs, City of Stockton

Change Moves at the Speed of Trust

When it comes to social impact, leading is about listening.

Podcast 44 minutes

Kevin Weil, Novi

Improving Product Design

A product role is all about people.

Podcast 48 minutes

Amy Chang, Cisco

Networking with Curiosity [Entire Talk]

Build a network based on affinity, not strategy.

Video 43 minutes

Amy Chang, Cisco

Networking with Curiosity [Entire Talk]

Build a network based on affinity, not strategy.

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Amy Chang, Cisco

Networking with Curiosity

Build a network based on affinity, not strategy.

Podcast 44 minutes

Debbie Sterling, GoldieBlox

Empowering Girls with STEM [Entire Talk]

With a strong social mission, you can persevere through pivots and setbacks with confidence.

Video 46 minutes

Debbie Sterling, GoldieBlox

Empowering Girls with STEM [Entire Talk]

With a strong social mission, you can persevere through pivots and setbacks with confidence.

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Debbie Sterling, GoldieBlox

Empowering Girls with STEM

With a strong social mission, you can persevere through pivots and setbacks with confidence.

Podcast 47 minutes

Jeff Seibert, Digits

Making Remote Work Better [Entire Talk]

The golden age of remote collaboration is here.

Video 48 minutes

Jeff Seibert, Digits

Making Remote Work Better [Entire Talk]

The golden age of remote collaboration is here.

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Jeff Seibert, Digits

Making Remote Work Better

The golden age of remote collaboration is here.

Podcast 49 minutes

Bonny Simi, JetBlue Technology Ventures

Cultivate Creativity and Courage [Entire Talk]

Unlock potential by exploring your passions with courage and creativity.

Video 47 minutes

Bonny Simi, JetBlue Technology Ventures

Cultivate Creativity and Courage [Entire Talk]

Unlock potential by exploring your passions with courage and creativity.

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Bonny Simi, JetBlue Technology Ventures

Cultivate Creativity and Courage

Unlock potential by exploring your passions with courage and creativity.

Podcast 48 minutes

Beverly Parenti, The Last Mile Chris Redlitz, The Last Mile Ray Harts, Healthy Hearts Institute

Growing a Social Venture [Entire Talk]

Find your purpose and find your partners.

Video 47 minutes

Beverly Parenti, The Last Mile Chris Redlitz, The Last Mile Ray Harts, Healthy Hearts Institute

Growing a Social Venture [Entire Talk]

Find your purpose and find your partners.

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Beverly Parenti, The Last Mile Chris Redlitz, The Last Mile Ray Harts, Healthy Hearts Institute

Growing a Social Venture

Find your purpose and find your partners.

Podcast 48 minutes

Joseph DeSimone, Carbon

The Case for Convergence [Entire Talk]

Diverse, interdisciplinary teams can drive breakthroughs in both technologies and business models.

Video 47 minutes

Joseph DeSimone, Carbon

The Case for Convergence [Entire Talk]

Diverse, interdisciplinary teams can drive breakthroughs in both technologies and business models.

About this Series

The Latest

How to Build an Ethical Company [Entire Talk]

All media

Making a Difference in Biotech [Entire Talk]

Making a Difference in Biotech [Entire Talk]

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The Evolution of Biotech

Going All-In on Infectious Diseases

Urgency and Purpose

The Accelerating Pace of Biotech Innovation

Preparing the Market

Making a Difference in Biotech

Extreme Focus [Entire Talk]

Extreme Focus [Entire Talk]

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An Early Start

Building the PlayVS Business Model

Extreme Focus

Race and Entrepreneurship

Extreme Focus

Taking Risks and Breaking Barriers [Entire Talk]

Taking Risks and Breaking Barriers [Entire Talk]

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Adjust for the Culture

Beat Imposter Syndrome with Cheerleaders

Risk a “No”

Get Many Mentors

Taking Risks and Breaking Barriers

Innovating for Equity [Entire Talk]

Innovating for Equity [Entire Talk]

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Addressing an Unequal Education System

Pivoting to Face Disruption

The Tension of Social Enterprise

Measuring (and Hiring) for Social Impact

Innovating for Equity

Disruption and Abundance [Entire Talk]

Disruption and Abundance [Entire Talk]

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Painting the Future

Backcasting and Inflection Points

Product-Market Fit Redefined

From Disruption to Abundance

Disruption and Abundance

Change Moves at the Speed of Trust [Entire Talk]

Change Moves at the Speed of Trust [Entire Talk]

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Security Breeds Opportunity

Build a Big Tent

Put Purpose to Privilege

Change Moves at the Speed of Trust

Improving Product Design

Networking with Curiosity [Entire Talk]

Networking with Curiosity [Entire Talk]

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A One-Day Gut-Check

Finding a Job During COVID

Curious, Open-Minded Networking

Networking with Curiosity

Empowering Girls with STEM [Entire Talk]

Empowering Girls with STEM [Entire Talk]

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They Won’t Steal Your Idea

The Plusses and Minuses of Scrappiness

Diversity Boils Down to Hiring

Empowering Girls with STEM

Making Remote Work Better [Entire Talk]

Making Remote Work Better [Entire Talk]

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The Inspiration for Digits

Embracing and Refining Remote Work

Launching in a Pandemic

The Golden Age of Remote Collaboration

Making Remote Work Better

Cultivate Creativity and Courage [Entire Talk]

Cultivate Creativity and Courage [Entire Talk]

Video Clips

Cultivate Creativity and Courage

Flare and Focus