Luke Sykora

An Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders mini-guide for aspiring founders facing a troubled economy.

The right founding team can thrive in a chaotic environment.

Pay attention to competitors, sure. But to catalyze innovation, pay attention to more than the usual suspects.

COVID-19 has inspired many people to consider significant career pivots. The customer discovery methodology can help.

Agility has its limits, and a highly adaptable strategy is much more powerful when paired with a diverse network of mentors.

The current COVID-19 pandemic has radically disrupted business as usual. In response, we dug deep into our archive, and pulled together a series of video clips, articles and podcast episodes ...

A new Stanford-based network aims to identify scaling solutions, then spread them to the contexts where they can make the most impact.

Ten founders and leaders describe how they took action on the opportunities that changed their lives.

As they disrupt inequities in tech and venture capital, women are rewriting the rules of the game. 

A recent management science conference held at Stanford demonstrates how the study of entrepreneurship and innovation is venturing beyond company board rooms, into the realms of government and even the ...

Prepare students for entrepreneurial leadership by introducing them to real-world founders and problems, facilitating spirited debate, and encouraging principled decision-making.

A new program in the School of Engineering teaches STEM faculty how to share breakthrough discoveries with the world.

An extreme collaboration links a Stanford classroom with men behind bars.

Growing ventures don't need to shy away from public funds. But they should consider how a government partnership will affect longterm growth.

Harness the power of diversity in your organization. When you start pursuing a new venture, consider how you network, hire, promote and even build an office.