Students talking on the second floor of Cemex.

Stanford and Redwood City

As part of a continuing relationship with Redwood City, California, Stanford GSB will provide opportunities for Redwood City businesses and residents to participate in events led by Stanford University faculty and alumni.

Redwood City Speaker Series

Stanford University hosts a series of speaking engagements throughout Redwood City featuring Stanford University faculty and alumni. These events are free and open to the community.

Upcoming Events

There are no scheduled events at this time.

Previous Speakers

Nov 2018 Denise Pope, Neville H. Golden, Shashank Joshi, When to Worry: Typical Teen Behavior vs. Signs of Mental Distress
May 2018 Paul Phillips, Stanford Philharmonia Orchestra: The Brilliance of Bach
Feb 2018 Joel Peterson, The 10 Laws of Trust
Nov 2017 Andy Papathanassiou, Director of Human Performance at Hendrick Motorsports
Feb 2017 Jeffrey Pfeffer, Thomas D. Dee II Professor of Organizational Behavior, Stanford GSB
Sep 2016 Julie Lythcott-Haims
Oct 2015 Margaret Neale, Adams Distinguished Professor of Management, Stanford GSB
Mar 2015 David Kelley, founder of IDEO and the Stanford d.school
Oct 2014
  • JB Straubel, co-founder and CTO, Tesla Motors
  • James Tynan, community and partnerships lead, Khan Academy
  • Tara VanDerveer, director of women’s basketball, Stanford University