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October 6, 2015
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Stanford GSB Welcomes New Faculty to Enrich, Broaden its Educational Experience

New faculty and lecturers offer unique perspectives and experience to augment program offerings.
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October 2, 2015
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Corvette Chief Engineer on Why You Won’t See a Self-Driving Sports Car

With 37 years at GM, Tadge Juechter offers a long-view perspective on the auto industry.
Tadge Juechter, Corvette's chief engineer. | Andrew Trahan Photography
September 25, 2015
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What it Takes to be a Search Fund Entrepreneur

Acquiring an existing company has lower risks than starting your own business.
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September 23, 2015
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Emrecan Dogan: “Success Is the Product of Constant Reiteration”

The CEO of ScoreBeyond explains how entrepreneurs must rewire their brains.
A student taking a standardized test.
September 18, 2015
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The “Wild West” of Innovation is Hotter Than Ever

How to become part of the future of the Internet of Things.
Illustration of the Internet of Things | iStock/DrAfter123
September 16, 2015
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Ai Chloe Chien: “I Never Wanted to Be an Entrepreneur”

Company founder targets diseases through cooking schools.
Chef uses a knife to slice vegetables on a cutting board. | iStock/Chris Gramly
September 2, 2015
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How to Make Government Work More Attractive

Vetor Brasil matches leaders with opportunities in the public sector.
A man looking at graffiti | Reuters/Nacho Doce
September 1, 2015
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Brian Helmick: Tips for Creating a Profitable Startup

If you’re not ready to be uncomfortable, you’re not ready to be an entrepreneur.
A man shooting lots of arrow at a target, and missing.
August 21, 2015
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An Organization Builds a Technological Bridge Between Parents and Teachers

An innovator looks outside the classroom to reduce the educational achievement gap.
Mother helps daughter with homework during breakfast
August 20, 2015
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Dennis Yang: “Learn to Manage Your Own Psychology”

The founder of educational technology firm Udemy discusses the importance of focus, support networks, and a strong company culture.
Dennis Yang | Courtesy
August 17, 2015
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Five Strategies for Making a Career Pivot

Business Talent Group CEO Jody Greenstone Miller explains how to build your knowledge and leverage your strengths.
An illustration of a hand holding a compass | iStock/Hong Li
August 14, 2015
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Where Does Your Product Fit in the Market?

The best entrepreneurs marry conviction with adaptability.
An illustration of a brain thinking of many things in many ways | iStock/DrAfter123
August 13, 2015
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Jonathan Beekman: “Be Bold and Just Go For It”

The founder of gift company Man Crates discusses leadership, his company’s quirky culture, and why he’s “wired for entrepreneurship.”
Jonathan Beekman
August 7, 2015
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People Challenges Can Sink Startups

The best company culture is not where everyone gets a hug.
illustration people standing in a rowboat | iStock/MsEli
August 4, 2015
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Is the Responsible Food Trend Sustainable?

The organic food movement has momentum, explains an owner of San Francisco grocer Bi-Rite Market.
More Americans are interested in responsible food. | iStock/Joel Carillet
July 29, 2015
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How to Tell the Story of Your Brand

Aim for “subtle” product pitches, and find ways to bring your brand loyalists face-to-face with each other.
Authenticity and Focus | Illustration by Tricia Seibold and iStock/chuwy
July 28, 2015
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Are Big Drug Companies Too Slow to Report Patient Deaths to the FDA?

A new analysis shows that some pharmaceutical companies may be dragging their feet on disclosing critical data.
Photocollage by Tricia Seibold. Photos: Reuters/Ali Jarekji; iStock/robstyle
July 28, 2015
USA Today|Code2040 co-founder and CEO Laura Weidman Powers says she's pleased to see major technology companies which once refused to reveal the lack of diversity in their ranks begin to openly discuss unconscious bias.
July 28, 2015
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How Fear of Contagious Diseases Fuels Xenophobia

Fear of contagion makes people irrational.
Members of Hong Kong's Health Department participate in a simulation exercise at the Hong Kong International Airport March 17, 2006 | Reuters/Alex Hofford/Pool
July 24, 2015
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Building a Startup Ecosystem: One Entrepreneur's Playbook

The founder of Start-Up Chile explains what countries can do to build a Silicon Valley on their home turf.
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October 6, 2015
New faculty and lecturers offer unique perspectives and experience to augment program offerings.
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October 2, 2015
Trade marketing manager for the Middle East and Africa is 100th person to earn the certificate for the Stanford Program in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
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