Mayfield Fellows Program

Learn to lead principled high-growth tech ventures through an immersive entrepreneurship work/study program.

Founded in 1996, The Mayfield Fellows Program (MFP) offers unparalleled immersion into the highest levels of entrepreneurial excellence for 12 undergrad and co-term students from a diverse set of backgrounds and majors. Fellows hone their personal leadership skills through exclusive engagement with global leaders, deepen their understanding of entrepreneurship through expert-guided discussions and case studies, and gain hands-on experience with high-growth technology ventures through a summer internship. After nine months, fellows come away primed to establish, lead, and scale principled technology ventures and join a lifelong community of 300+ accomplished program alumni.  

Current Cohort

Josué Gil-Silva

M.S. Mechanical Engineering – Design Methodology

Ali Hindy

B.S. Mathematics, M.S. Computer Science

Peyton Klein

B.S. Human Biology, Neuroscience, and Systems Designs

Trisha Kulkarni

B.S., M.S. Computer Science

Leeah Michael

B.S. MS&E, M.S. Computer Science

Uche Ochuba

B.S., M.S. Computer Science

Isobel Porteous

B.S. Aeronautics & Astronautics

Elena Recaldini

B.S./M.S. Computer Science

Sam Roberts

B.A. Psychology

Shaurya Sinha

B.S. Computer Science, Symbolic Systems and Education

Ori Spector

B.S. Symbolic Systems (AI), M.S. Computer Science (AI)

Ethan Tiao

B.A. Economics, M.S. Computer Science

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Year-at-a-glance

Spring

ENGR 140A: LEADERSHIP OF TECHNOLOGY VENTURES

Mondays & Wednesdays

4:30 – 6:00 pm

Learn essentials of product and market strategy, financing and cash flow, team building, and leadership.

Summer

ENGR 140B: LEADERSHIP OF TECHNOLOGY VENTURES + PAID INTERNSHIP

Complete a startup internship with executive mentorship, write about and analyze your experience, share experiences across the cohort, and visit other startups to compound learnings.

Autumn

ENGR 140C: LEADERSHIP OF TECHNOLOGY VENTURES

Mondays & Wednesdays

4:30 – 6:00 pm

Reflect on your rapid learnings, teach a case study on your experience to other fellows and faculty, and learn from your peers’ cases to complete your program experience.

PLEASE NOTE: If you have existing obligations during the current 4:30-6:30 pm class time, we encourage you to apply. MFP class times are subject to change depending on the needs of the selected cohort.

To learn more about the course curriculum, visit the e140 course site.

Teaching Team

Tom Byers

Professor, MS&E and Faculty Director, STVP

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Tom Byers

Ann Miura-Ko

Stanford University and Floodgate

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Ann Miura-Ko

Program Information

The Mayfield Fellows Program offers a premier opportunity for 12 exceptional Stanford undergraduates and co-terminal students, regardless of background or major, to immerse themselves in a rigorous entrepreneurial leadership education. Through intensive sessions, students will hone their skills in leadership, innovation, strategy, and creativity.

For the 2024 – 2025 cohort, the program spans from March to December 2025 and features three credit-bearing courses focused on managing technology ventures. Additionally, students gain real-world experience through a paid summer internship at a leading startup. The program is further enriched by direct mentorship from industry experts, including startup founders, venture capitalists, and esteemed faculty. Among the program’s highlights is the opportunity to learn from Floodgate co-founding partner Ann Miura-Ko, who co-teaches the program alongside renowned entrepreneurship professor Tom Byers.

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Alumni

View over 280+ Mayfield Fellows Program alumni.

Summer Employer Info & Application

Mayfield fellows take paid internships with organizations during the summer session, allowing each fellow to demonstrate their entrepreneurial skills on high-impact projects. As part of the internship experience, we require each fellow to be assigned a senior-level mentor within the organization (e.g., CEO, VP, or founder). Although another employee may supervise a fellow, it is critical that each fellow also have a senior internal sponsor concerned with the fellow’s welfare who is willing to meet one-on-one with the student to discuss progress and goals. Participating companies also engage in MFP-sponsored activities during the program. For example, each organization hosts a virtual visit during the summer for the other fellows in the cohort, and during the autumn quarter, employers may participate as guest speakers or case participants in the course.

In all aspects of these activities, STVP honors the organization’s intellectual property in a professional manner. Our mission is to expose Stanford students to the reality of the entrepreneurial process in a variety of different organizations, not to put participating organizations at risk. We expect mentor organizations to operate in a highly ethical manner and demonstrate a commitment to the growth of the fellows they employ.

Interested organizations may apply by completing a short online application, which will be available through early June. Organizations that apply to be MFP employers are not guaranteed to have their offers of employment accepted by a fellow. MFP urges employers to provide compensation during the duration of the summer internship.

Your startup must meet the following criteria in order to host a Mayfield Fellow:

  • Series B or earlier are preferred
  • Remote position or based in the Bay Area
  • 8 weeks total, must be a paid internship
  • Must report to and or receive mentorship from C-suite/VPs

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Acknowledgements

STVP offers sincere appreciation to the Mayfield Fund for supporting this opportunity for Stanford students. Special thanks goes to Navin Chaddha.

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