Strategy for New Companies [Entire Talk]
Startups
With strategic thinking and action, founders and nascent markets can find success.
Duration
46:07
Part of Series
Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders
Season
Season 21
Episode
4
Kathleen Eisenhardt is the Stanford W. Ascherman M.D. Professor in the Stanford School of Engineering. She is also a faculty member with STVP and the Stanford Digital Economy Lab. Among the most widely cited entrepreneurship scholars in the world, Eisenhardt is the author of over 100 articles and several books, most recently (with Don Sull), “Simple Rules: How to Survive in a Complex World.” In this presentation, Eisenhardt shares strategies for founders of new companies in new and disrupted markets, providing case studies from her extensive research.
Video clips from: Strategy for New Companies [Entire Talk]
- 2:36Experimentation is always good. It’s even better paired with trial and error.
- 46:07With strategic thinking and action, founders and nascent markets can find success.
- 2:13Companies shouldn’t always grow as fast as possible. Sometimes, it’s better to pause and learn.
- 1:05In new or disrupted markets, founders must form strategy by doing and thinking.
- 3:21Successful founders don’t focus on individual components. They understand where they fit in the big picture.
- 1:32Successful founders can understand the big picture and think ahead in time — or find a partner who can fill their gaps.