Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders (ETL)

Each week, experienced entrepreneurs and innovators come to Stanford University to candidly share lessons they’ve learned while developing, launching and scaling disruptive ideas. The Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders Series (ETL) is produced by the Stanford Technology Ventures Program (STVP) and published on eCorner by STVP.

Culture Innovation Leadership Business Creativity Entrepreneurship Education

Update frequency: every 6 days
Average duration: 53 minutes
Episodes: 505
Years Active: 2005 - 2025

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Anna Piñol (NFX) - Finding Your Purpose in the Age of AI

True success begins at the intersection of self-alignment and bold timing.

00:49:30 | Wed 23 Jul 2025

Samir Vasavada (Vise) - From Teenage Founder to Tech CEO

Relentless vision, not conformity, drives lasting innovation.

00:52:59 | Wed 09 Jul 2025

Osi Imeokparia (Kode with Klossy) - Training Tech’s Next Gen [Entire Talk]

Creating a more inclusive tech workforce is a long-term investment.

00:45:59 | Wed 25 Jun 2025

Garrett Lord (Handshake) - The Network Effect

Working on something that matters can help you stay motivated through tough times.

00:49:07 | Wed 11 Jun 2025

Vinay Hiremath (LoomAI) - The Uncertainty After Success [Explicit]

Changing your environment can help you identify your emotions and follow your personal mission.

00:48:50 | Wed 28 May 2025

Stanley Tang (DoorDash) - Scaling the Unscalable

Financial discipline, building culture, and getting to a forever internal mission are how you grow.

00:47:55 | Wed 14 May 2025

Bonny Simi (Jet Blue & Joby Aviation) - An Entrepreneurial Mindset—Applied to You [ETL Looks Back]

Bonny Simi’s journey proves that, entrepreneur or not, creativity, courage, and a willingness to take risks can lead to success in any path.

00:55:26 | Wed 26 Mar 2025

Payal Kadakia (ClassPass) - Bringing Your Whole Self to Your Venture [ETL Looks Back]

Payal Kadakia shares how embracing her full identity, aligning passion with purpose, and making values-driven decisions led to lasting success.

00:55:20 | Wed 12 Mar 2025

Justin Kan (Twitch) - Finding Fulfillment in Entrepreneurship [ETL Looks Back]

Justin Kan reflects on the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and how to find true satisfaction.

00:57:35 | Wed 05 Mar 2025

Astro Teller (Alphabet’s X) - Celebrating Failure Fuels Moonshots [ETL Looks Back]

Astro Teller explains how innovation thrives where failure is celebrated, audacity is rewarded, and learning drives every bold experiment.

00:54:32 | Wed 26 Feb 2025

Sarah Friar (Nextdoor) - Building Better Online Communities [ETL Looks Back]

Sarah Friar advocates for community connection and kindness, particularly during challenging times.

00:45:48 | Tue 25 Feb 2025

Aicha Evans (Zoox) - Driving Innovation [ETL Looks Back]

Aicha Evans discusses innovation in a competitive market, overcoming skepticism, and leadership in autonomous vehicle development.

00:48:10 | Wed 12 Feb 2025

Debbie Sterling (GoldieBlox) - Disrupting the Pink Aisle [ETL Looks Back]

Debbie Sterling's journey highlights the importance of supporting young girls in STEM fields.

00:58:02 | Thu 06 Feb 2025

Alberto Savoia (Google) - Build the Right It [ETL Looks Back]

Alberto Savoia shares how his "pretotyping" framework helps innovators ensure they're building “The Right It.”

00:46:15 | Wed 29 Jan 2025

Josh Wolfe (Lux Capital) - Investing at the Cutting Edge [ETL Looks Back]

Josh Wolfe discusses funding counter-conventional solutions to the most vexing problems of our time. The episode first aired on June 7, 2023

00:49:09 | Wed 22 Jan 2025

Returning With Real-World Wisdom [ETL Looks Back]

Tina Seelig speaks with four Stanford graduates about taking their ideas and learnings to the real world.

00:59:20 | Wed 27 Nov 2024

Clara Shih - What No One Tells You About Entrepreneurship [ETL Looks Back]

Clara Shih highlights the significance of nurturing existing friendships and acknowledges the evolving responsibilities of leadership as companies grow.

00:47:00 | Wed 20 Nov 2024

Maria Barrera (Clayful) - Mental Health for Entrepreneurs [ETL Looks Back]

Maria Barrera uses her background as a mechanical engineer to focus on preventative mental health support for youth.

00:48:15 | Wed 13 Nov 2024

Gabriel Parisi-Amon (Nebia Shower) - A Burnout Manifesto [ETL Looks Back]

Gabriel Parisi-Amon of Nebia challenges the “perfect founder” myth and offers advice for preventing burnout among entrepreneurs.

00:53:24 | Fri 08 Nov 2024

Andy Dunn (Bonobos) - Mental Health for Entrepreneurs [ETL Looks Back]

Andy Dunn shares his experiences with bipolar disorder, emphasizing how it fueled his creativity and drive while advocating for a shift in perceptions of mental illness.

00:50:18 | Wed 30 Oct 2024

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