Innovation

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

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

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

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 about how innovators find agency amid recessions, disruptions and uncertainties.

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

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 middle of North African revolutions.

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

Take the time to reflect on your values. Imbue your organization with the same purpose.

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

In some contexts, hierarchy is the optimal path to impactful creativity.

Take every opportunity to be 1% better at something every day.

Practice bringing unique perspectives to the table. A difference of opinion is often the key to successful teams.

Own your story. Practice articulating how you've learned from the past.

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

Define the goals of your crowdsourcing effort.

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

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

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

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

Don’t waste time coming up with lots of ideas you’ll never use. Save time for idea selection and implementation.