Current Cohort

Come for the mission and stay for the community. This is the type of company culture that I aim to create as an entrepreneur and I have the [Xfund Ethics] fellows to thank for the building blocks of a principled entrepreneurship foundation.

[Xfund Ethics] fellows envisions a future entrepreneurial ecosystem at Stanford that is as ethical, as it is inclusive. It dares to imagine a Silicon Valley with leaders whose success is as lauded as its principles. I’m proud to consider myself a part of this movement.

A lot of students graduating from college end up working at companies where their core values don’t align with the company’s set of principles. The [Xfund Ethics] Fellows program helped me formulate my own set of morals to go by in all the work I do, and now I strive to consider the ethics and social impact of my decisions in my daily life.

The [Xfund Ethics] fellowship has brought value to my life beyond entrepreneurship. I developed a framework that consistently informs and benefits my individual interactions and evaluations of the world at large. I have been motivated to pursue a mission that enhances the global community because I feel confident in the preparation that [Xfund Ethics Fellows] provided. I look forward to continuing to grow and pursue that mission with the community I found at [Xfund Ethics Fellows].

I really enjoyed all of the readings and discussions we engaged in throughout the XFund Ethics Fellows program, and feel that I now have a stronger set of ethical principles and values to navigate both entrepreneurial and more established organizations.

As a XFund Ethics Fellow, I was able to interface with my peers and community leaders to enhance my knowledge in the importance of sound, ethical frameworks within the technology and venture landscapes.

I’m grateful to the XFund Ethics Fellows program for showing me how differentiated principles embedded in concrete practices are core to building a successful, enduring organization.

As a XFund Ethics Fellow, I had the privilege of having important discussions about personal values and principled entrepreneurship with a cohort of Stanford’s most thoughtful future founders. I gained valuable insights about leadership, unintended consequences, and organizational growth, and was even able to co-lead a session on navigating crises and competing values. I strongly recommend the XFund Ethics Fellows program to aspiring entrepreneurs looking to develop solid, principled roots!

The XFund Ethics Fellows program was a transformative experience for me as a student passionate about leveraging technology for positive social impact. The program’s intimate cohort cultivated an open and supportive atmosphere where I could freely explore ideas, share perspectives, and learn from the entrepreneurial journeys of my peers. Surrounded by a diverse group united in their drive to build responsible, future-focused technologies, I found inspiration at every turn. The XFund Ethics Fellows program equipped me with invaluable tools and insights, while bolstering my confidence to pursue socially conscious entrepreneurship as a means to create meaningful change. This formative experience solidified my dedication to developing innovative solutions that prioritize ethics and societal wellbeing.

Getting to know my XFund Ethics cohort was incredible. Each person brought a unique perspective to the table, and seeing their drive to make an impact on the world was empowering.

I have the XFund Ethics Fellows to thank for the confidence I have in making value-driven and ethical decisions. The lessons and relationships I’ve gained here will guide me throughout my career and life.