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Finding Our Values: A New Era of Entrepreneurship Education

Tom Byers, Stanford University

Entrepreneurship education is changing. Students must be equipped with the skills to make values-based decisions.

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How to Plan Your Crowdsourcing Initiative

Rachel Julkowski, Stanford University

Define the goals of your crowdsourcing effort.

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How Starbucks Turned Crowdsourced Ideas into New Products

Rachel Julkowski, Stanford University

Create a two-way dialogue with your customer. Get to know their wants and needs and be transparent with your feedback.

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Five Common Crowdsourcing Mistakes and How To Avoid Them

Rachel Julkowski, Stanford University

Pay attention to your users. Give direct feedback about ideas, both good and bad.

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Advice for Designing Your Business Model and Beating the Odds

Mike Peña, Stanford University

Your business model is just as important as your product.

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How Competition Ups Your Innovation Game

Mike Peña, Stanford University

Take a broad view of who you’re up against. The more competitive the field, the more innovative you’ll end up being.

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[Transcript] Turning Friction Into Fire: Lessons from Season 2

Bob Sutton, Stanford University

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

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[Transcript] The Emperor Has No Clue

Hayagreeva Rao, Stanford Graduate School of Business

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

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[Transcript] Can’t Stand the Heat? Get Rid of the Friction

Craig Stoll, Delfina Restaurant Group Annie Stoll, Delfina Restaurant Group

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

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How to Catch the Winds of Luck

Tina Seelig, Stanford University

Taking small risks can lead to large benefits. Stretch yourself by getting out of your comfort zone.

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[Transcript] Dear Micro-Manager, Control Yourself

Jeffrey Pfeffer, Stanford Graduate School of Business

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

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[Transcript] Simple Rules Set You Free

Kathleen Eisenhardt, Stanford University

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