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April 26, 2014
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Peter Varellas, MBA ’14: Teamwork Matters

A former Olympian explains how working together is critical to success in sports — and in business.
Peter Varellas, MBA ’14 | Toni Bird
April 25, 2014
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Monica Chellam, MBA ’14: An Education in Self-Awareness

She came to Stanford to learn about business. She came away with a better understanding of herself, and of her role in society.
Monica Chellam, MBA ’14 | ToniBird Photography
April 12, 2014
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Vivienne Groves, PhD ’15: Seeking Out Shared Visions

The best collaborations combine mutual respect for economic research, creative thinking, and laughter.
Vivienne Groves, PhD ’15
April 05, 2014
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Bowen Pan, MBA ’14: Learning the Importance of Empathy

A student shares a childhood experience that showed him the power of putting yourself in another’s shoes.
Bowen Pan, MBA ’14 | Toni Bird
March 26, 2014
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Nike Cofounder Phil Knight to Deliver 2014 Graduation Address

Distinguished GSB alumnus will share his experiences at the iconic company with graduating students as they embark on new career paths.
March 25, 2014
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program for Post-9/11 Veterans

Applications for on-campus "Stanford Ignite" program accepted until April 13.
March 22, 2014
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Maria Puron, MBA ’14: The Difference Between a Good Leader and a Great One

Effective interactions with others lay the groundwork for managerial success.
Maria Puran, MBA ’14 | ToniBird Photography
March 15, 2014
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ACT Project Helps Kick Off Stanford’s SEED Initiative

ACT suggested several models for how Stanford Institute for Innovation in Developing Economies (SEED) could structure alumni volunteers to coach and mentor local executives in the field.
African entrepreneurs gather together to celebrate the work they have done with SEED.
March 01, 2014
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Khalid Al Ameri, MBA ’14: Do What’s True to Your Heart

Knowing what matters helps guide people during tough times.
Khalid Al Ameri, MBA ’14 | ToniBird Photography
February 26, 2014
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Stanford Offers New Online Course: Innovating Through Value Chains

Course is 11th in a series of courses for the online Stanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certificate.
February 13, 2014
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Stanford's New Online Course: Cultivating the Entrepreneurial Mindset

Course teaches best practices of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and allows participants to test their own startup ideas.
February 01, 2014
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Saul Carlin, MBA ’14: Test Hypotheses About Life

When they apply business concepts while braving the imperfect, people can use failures to move forward.
Saul Carlin, MBA '14 | Toni Bird
January 25, 2014
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Emre Ertan, MBA ’14: Look Outside to Resolve Business Problems

A Stanford student applies ideas gleaned from a variety of influences to the business world.
Emre Ertan, MBA '14 | Toni Bird
January 08, 2014
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New Online Course: Negotiation and How to Get (More of) What You Want

Course is part of the online Stanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certificate.
December 03, 2013
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ACT Project Kickoff – Just Add Loose Lumber and Duct Tape!

Each ACT team would assemble a stool out of spare lumber and duct tape, testing the rickety furniture on one of their own teammates.
November 08, 2013
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First Graduate Completes Online Stanford Certificate

European product manager is first to graduate from virtual Stanford Certificate Program in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
September 27, 2013
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New Online Course on Financing Innovation: Valuing Projects and Firms

Eighth course makes possible completion of online Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
September 17, 2013
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Stanford to Offer Joint Computer Science MS/MBA Degree Program

Stanford will offer the joint degree program for the first time in 2014-15, bringing together studies in technology and business.
September 10, 2013
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Stanford Offers Free Webinar on Startups Featuring NovoEd CEO

Webinar marks one year since launch of the online Stanford Certificate Program in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
September 09, 2013
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First Stanford Ignite—Polytechnique Innovation Program Starts in Paris

Stanford GSB launches its first Europe-based Stanford Ignite program with an inaugural class of participants from six countries.
August 19, 2013
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Stanford Ignite Program Starts in India

Program delivers business innovation learning beyond the Stanford campus to global participants for the first time, with plans for Europe and China.
July 31, 2013
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Stanford Program Teaches Innovators Business and Leadership Skills

Participants in Stanford Ignite learn how to move their innovative ideas forward.
July 23, 2013
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Laura Weidman Powers, JD/MBA ’10: Cracking the Code for Tech Sector Diversification

Co-founded by a 2013 Social Innovation Fellow, CODE2040 gives minorities, the U.S. economy, and social justice a boost with internships for engineers.
Laura Weidman Powers, JD/MBA ’10, founding executive director of CODE2040
July 17, 2013
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Benje Williams, MBA ’13: Teaching Skills to Break the Cycle of Poverty in Pakistan

Conferring personal and professional polish with quality training, the 2013 Social Innovation Fellow’s Amal Academy gets students ready for careers.
Change wall at Stanford GSB

100 Years of Innovation

Some of the milestones, moments, and memories that define the GSB’s first century

Illustration by Victoria Tentler-Krylov