Entrepreneurship

Hospital simulations inspire student innovators

Students in a Biodesign Innovation class got a first-hand look at challenges in health care with intense – and inspiring – hospital simulations. These students took what they learned in the simulations and applied it to new technology solutions.

Entrepreneurship can be learned

Business classes are not a prerequisite for entrepreneurship, but some of the most storied startup founders say they benefited from academic courses and experiential learning opportunities.

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Chinese entrepreneurs seek to please eager consumers

During the recent Global Entrepreneurship Summit held at Stanford, the Stanford Center for International Development convened a session on entrepreneurship in China. The event featured Jean Liu, president of Didi Chuxing, a ride sharing company often called “the Uber of China.”

Obama gathers global entrepreneurs at Stanford

The Global Entrepreneurship Summit, hosted by the White House, came to campus this week. In addition to highlighting Stanford's role in fostering entrepreneurship worldwide, we document the signs and sounds of this three-day event.