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Stanford Technology Ventures Program The Stanford Technology Ventures Program (STVP) is the entrepreneurship center in the Stanford School of Engineering.

We empower aspiring entrepreneurs to become global citizens who create and scale responsible innovations. STVP, the Stanford Engineering Entrepreneurship Center, empowers aspiring entrepreneurs to become global citizens who create and scale responsible innovations. Imagine a future where every entrepreneur sees themself as a global citizen who acts in the interest of others. A future where responsible innovation practices are standard operating procedure. A future where entrepreneurs scale solutions that elevate joy, health, and prosperity for all. As humanity grapples with dilemmas of extraordinary complexity and global scale, STVP - the Stanford Engineering Entrepreneurship Center, housed in Stanford University’s Department of Management Science & Engineering, is leading a movement to educate leaders who will solve the major challenges of the 21st century. STVP - the Stanford Engineering Entrepreneurship Center delivers transformational experiences that equip aspiring entrepreneurs — from all disciplines and areas of the world — with the ability to solve problems by harnessing engineering principles, ethical decision-making, and emerging technologies. Our vision anchors on three strategic action areas:

*Advance ground-breaking research on technology entrepreneurship and innovation.
*Create and deliver teaching and learning approaches that develop entrepreneurs as global citizens.
*Scale responsible innovation practices with stakeholders in communities around the world. At STVP - the Stanford Engineering Entrepreneurship Center, we blaze new paths for powerful experiential teaching, uncover novel research insights, foster knowledge networks that span the globe, and activate aspiring entrepreneurs to create meaningful change in their lives and for their communities. With more than 25 years of impact and a vibrant global network, STVP - the Stanford Engineering Entrepreneurship Center is uniquely positioned to lead the next wave of entrepreneurship education.

What a way to start the year. A packed house of Stanford University students joined us as we invited them to explore the...
10/08/2026

What a way to start the year.

A packed house of Stanford University students joined us as we invited them to explore the many ways to engage with entrepreneurship and innovation – from the Mayfield, Accel, Threshold, and Xfund Ethics Fellows programs to courses, ETL, and STVP Studio workshops.

The energy in the room reflected what STVP is all about: curious people coming together to learn, connect, and explore how innovation can help address our most pressing challenges.

Thank you to our faculty, teaching teams, staff, alumni who joined us, and to all the students who attended. We’re excited to see where your entrepreneurial journeys lead.

Explore opportunities at stvp.stanford.edu/start

Join the Stanford entrepreneurial community for Entrepreneurs @ Stanford – Fall Social on October 15th, hosted by Stanfo...
10/05/2026

Join the Stanford entrepreneurial community for Entrepreneurs @ Stanford – Fall Social on October 15th, hosted by Stanford Venture Studio. It’s one of the largest entrepreneurship gatherings of the fall quarter and a chance to:

- Meet fellow founders, builders, and curious minds
- Learn how Stanford Venture Studio supports graduate students
- Connect with potential teammates and early-stage ventures
- All industries, stages, and business types are welcome.

Open to current Stanford graduate and undergraduate students, faculty, staff, and postdocs – whether you’re building a venture, looking to join a team, or simply exploring entrepreneurship.

RSVP for full location details: https://forms.gle/tx2kARbyaxR1eHRaA

Attendees are also encouraged to join the Stanford Entrepreneurship Network Team Formation Hub: https://teamformationhub.stanford.edu/connect

How is entrepreneurship education evolving in the age of AI?AI enables students to produce polished prototypes, marketin...
10/02/2026

How is entrepreneurship education evolving in the age of AI?

AI enables students to produce polished prototypes, marketing materials, and venture narratives almost instantly. But compelling output can conceal untested assumptions, limited customer evidence, and critical steps in the entrepreneurial process that have been skipped.

​Stanford educators are returning to first principles: examining what entrepreneurs truly need to learn, redesigning courses around the capabilities of AI, and developing better ways to distinguish polished output from genuine insight and evidence.

We’ll explore this next wave of entrepreneurship education in a webinar on October 13, featuring STVP Professor and Faculty Directors Saikat-Chaudhuri, Riitta-Katila, Chuck-Eesley, along with Adjunct Professor and creator of Lean Launchpad Steve-Blank and Perry-Kiebahn of the Stanford d.school.

More info and register here:
https://luma.com/sg6fdr1i

Professor Emerita Kathleen Eisenhardt received the 2026 Foundational Paper Award from the Entrepreneurship Division of t...
09/30/2026

Professor Emerita Kathleen Eisenhardt received the 2026 Foundational Paper Award from the Entrepreneurship Division of the Academy of Management for her influential 1989 paper “Building Theories from Case Study Research.”

The award recognizes research that has significantly shaped the field of entrepreneurship for at least a decade. Eisenhardt’s work has become a foundational guide for scholars using case studies to develop theory. She continues to influence how researchers study organizations, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The award was announced at the Academy of Management annual conference.
https://ent.aom.org/ent-new/awards/foundational-paper-award

Read the paper: https://journals-aom-org.stanford.idm.oclc.org/doi/abs/10.5465/amr.1989.4308385

Photo Credit: Fine Focus Studios, LLC

STVP is hiring for two roles that sit at the heart of a dynamic community of students, entrepreneurs, faculty, alumni, a...
09/24/2026

STVP is hiring for two roles that sit at the heart of a dynamic community of students, entrepreneurs, faculty, alumni, and innovators:

💡 Program Specialist — help shape unique, high-quality experiences across STVP programs, from onboarding and learning design, to community and alumni engagement.
🔗 https://lnkd.in/gU58z7Ur

✨ Program & Event Operations Coordinator — bring programs and events to life through coordination and planning, outreach and operations, and seamless ex*****on that makes STVP the talk of the Farm.
🔗 https://lnkd.n/gn-2QsPh

Check out these opportunities and apply, or share with someone you know!

Stanford is officially back to school! 🌲We’ve loved meeting students across campus—from Mechanical Engineering, Electric...
09/23/2026

Stanford is officially back to school! 🌲

We’ve loved meeting students across campus—from Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, MS&E, Aero/Astro, and the graduate community—and sharing how STVP can be part of your Stanford journey. Thank you to our campus partners for having us!

And join us for STVP’s Orientation next Wednesday, September 30th, open to Stanford students and postdocs from all disciplines and experience levels. Come meet the STVP community, explore opportunities to learn and get involved, and connect with others interested in entrepreneurship and innovation.

Food and drinks will be provided. We hope to see you there!
https://luma.com/zikez8kd

Lean Startup has reached millions of practitioners and learners around the world – but what makes it so effective?Three ...
09/22/2026

Lean Startup has reached millions of practitioners and learners around the world – but what makes it so effective?

Three studies from STVP dig into the method and offer insight into how experimentation shapes entrepreneurial decision-making.

STVP Professor and Faculty Director Riitta Katila and Michael Leatherbee examine how Lean Startup changes decision-making; Katila, D. Carrington Motley, and Leatherbee, explore how entrepreneurs can turn negative feedback into better outcomes; and Katila, Corbo, and Božidar Vlačić place Lean Startup within the broader landscape of organizational experimentation.

Collectively, the research shows that experimentation alone doesn’t guarantee learning. Its value comes from helping entrepreneurs question assumptions, interpret unexpected feedback, and adapt – sometimes generating entirely new ideas rather than simply refining existing ones.

Read more: https://stvp.stanford.edu/news/interrogating-lean-startup-method

STVP faculty, PhD alumni, and colleagues from Stanford’s Center for Work, Technology, and Organization held a reception ...
08/28/2026

STVP faculty, PhD alumni, and colleagues from Stanford’s Center for Work, Technology, and Organization held a reception during the Academy of Management Annual Meeting in Philadelphia.

The gathering offered a welcome opportunity to connect with members of Stanford’s Management Science and Engineering research community.

Curious about entrepreneurship at Stanford but not sure where to begin? Already building something and looking for your ...
08/26/2026

Curious about entrepreneurship at Stanford but not sure where to begin?

Already building something and looking for your community?

Join us for STVP Orientation: Opportunities in Entrepreneurship on September 30, 5–7 p.m.

Meet STVP teaching teams and alumni, learn about our four entrepreneurial leadership fellows programs, explore courses and the Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders seminar, and discover opportunities across the Stanford Entrepreneurship Network.

Stanford students and postdocs from all disciplines and experience levels are welcome. No startup required — just curiosity.

Food and drinks will be provided!
https://luma.com/zikez8kd

Applications are now open for our Accel Leadership Program, Mayfield Fellows Program, and Threshold Venture Fellows!Atte...
08/20/2026

Applications are now open for our Accel Leadership Program, Mayfield Fellows Program, and Threshold Venture Fellows!

Attend an info session and find the program that’s right for you—or someone you know.

Accel Leadership Program | Sept. 1, 12–1 p.m.
Develop the strategic thinking, operational expertise, and leadership skills needed to lead entrepreneurial ventures and high-performing teams through case-based learning, CEO collaboration, and startup site visits. Open to Stanford graduate and co-terminal students across disciplines.
https://bit.ly/45zxywh

Threshold Venture Fellows | Sept. 2, 12–1 p.m.
Designed for Stanford master’s and co-terminal students, TVF combines entrepreneurial leadership development, mentorship from technology and venture leaders, and a close-knit cohort experience.
https://bit.ly/46cwP4b

Mayfield Fellows Program | Sept. 3, 12–1 p.m.
Build the skills to lead high-growth technology ventures through coursework, mentorship, and a paid summer internship at an early-stage startup. Open to Stanford undergraduate and co-terminal students from any major.
https://bit.ly/4xTgH3y

Apply By October 25th.

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