STVP News

Distinguished scholar and alum returns to co-lead Stanford Engineering’s entrepreneurship center

Garry Tan emphasizes that entrepreneurs can build resilience through self-awareness, community support, bodily awareness, other-directed goals, and personal growth.

In 2025, the Stanford Technology Ventures Program celebrated its growth and commitment to entrepreneurship education.

Stanford Alum Kit Rodgers explains how his time as a Mayfield Fellow fostered his passion for entrepreneurship.

Ann Miura-Ko reflects on the changes in student pressures, the value of integrity and personal growth, and why universities must better articulate their relevance.

Stanford Adjunct Professor Steve Blank and STVP PhD alum Henning Piezunka were honored by the Strategic Management Society for shaping how we understand and teach strategy.

By making ethics a founding principle and not an afterthought, Brandon Farwell is reshaping how Stanford students approach entrepreneurship.

Heidi Roizen emphasizes the importance of empathy, community, and ethical impact in the Threshold Venture Fellows Program, encouraging future entrepreneurs to prioritize human connections and personal growth throughout their careers.

Roberto Bunge is leveraging his Stanford experiences to foster innovation and entrepreneurship education in Argentina, aiming to build a dynamic, technology-driven society.

With Stanford's MS&E department, STVP emphasizes the evolution of entrepreneurship education, and the need for responsible innovation and inclusive practices as students increasingly launch ventures early in their careers.

Mayfield Fellows Peyton Klein and Divya Ganesan show us what community and student-driven change at Stanford looks like.

Ash Wallington, STVP's new executive director, talks about her new role and the blend of innovation and societal ambition that happens at Stanford.

Last month STVP and Stanford Biodesign hosted the first Stanford Initiative for Entrepreneurs’ Resilience & Well-Being (SIER) research workshop.

Ashlea Wallington joins Stanford Technology Ventures Program as the new Executive Director.

Professor Chuck Eesley discusses his experiences from the Stanford Impact Labs Faculty Design Fellowship, focusing on scalable solutions for refugee entrepreneurship in Uganda through a design-thinking approach.

Reid Hoffman on intelligent risk, intentional culture building, and avoiding the ball pit.

Josh Wolfe emphasizes that successful entrepreneurship today hinges on leveraging genuine scientific breakthroughs and wise capital management, especially during challenging economic times.

Hear from former STVP fellows about their learnings and how what they gained at Stanford helped them navigate the high-pressure, high-stakes world of startups.

STVP leaders were recognized for their pioneering work to advance entrepreneurship education in universities – and create a lasting impact on the field.