Entrepreneurship Insights by Stanford Business

Search Funds Keep Offering a Proven Path to Ownership

The 2026 Search Fund Study tracks decades of data about entrepreneurs identifying and buying businesses.

A Closer Look at Small Business Owners Reveals Their Political Preferences

New research finds that small business owners represent a distinct, Republican-leaning constituency.

“Ideas That We Can All Deploy”: Think Fast, Talk Smart Live

At a panel in Cape Town, Stanford GSB professors shared research-backed insights with an audience of global business leaders and entrepreneurs.

Stanford Business Podcasts

Idea Stories Opensearch

March 20, 2026

Audio

Joe Tsai Says Start Local, Then Go Global

The Alibaba co-founder talks about growth, failed pitches, and the AI arms race.

August 06, 2025

Audio

Duolingo’s Luis von Ahn on His Vision for AI and Educating the World

“For the first time ever, with phones, we can reach billions of people,” says the language-learning app’s co-founder and CEO.

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A Decade of Data Shows Latino Entrepreneurs Growing and Adapting

The 10th annual State of Latino Entrepreneurship report finds continued growth and a new focus on AI and sustainability.

Executive Education

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Agile Leadership: Building Adaptability and Embracing Creativity

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Amplify Your Persuasive Impact

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Create a Happy and Meaningful Life

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Latest Stories in Entrepreneurship

Idea Stories Opensearch

September 22, 2020

Written

VCs and COVID-19: We’re Doing Fine, Thanks

A survey of more than 1,000 venture capitalists finds that investors predict only a tiny dip in portfolio performance — and that the cash spigot remains open.

Finance & Investing

People wearing face masks are seen at work at the “Station F”, a mega-campus for startups. Reuters/Christian Hartmann

July 31, 2020

Written

Eat, Sleep, Zoom

In the months since his company became a global verb, Zoom CEO Eric Yuan has never been busier. Or more exhausted. Or happier.

Leadership & Management

An illustration of figures coming together virtually, through screens. Credit: Keith Negley

June 24, 2020

Written

Beating the Pandemic by Design

Even long-established companies can use startup tactics to stabilize when markets plunge.

Entrepreneurship

An illustration of a man doing a design thinking workshop. Credit: Michal Bednarski

May 28, 2020

Written

How to Launch in a Pandemic

Venture funding may be scarce right now, but it does exist — especially for ideas that meet the moment.

Entrepreneurship

An illustration of a figure in a rocket launching to space. Credit: Michal Bednarski

May 11, 2020

Written

COVID-19 Is Having an Immediate and Alarming Impact on Latino-Owned Businesses

In a Stanford survey, nearly two-thirds say they will be out of business in six months if current trends continue.

Entrepreneurship

Woman sits at table looking at tablet, with crumpled papers around her, feeling stressed. Credit: iStock/PrathanChorruangsak

May 05, 2020

Written

How Much Is Your Slice of That Unicorn Really Worth?

A new online calculator estimates the true value of stock at venture-backed startups.

Finance & Investing

A photo of an origami unicorn made of a dollar bill. Credit: iStock/shutter2photos

April 21, 2020

Written

Mexico City — Latin America’s Future Tech Hub?

A new wave of entrepreneurs are launching in North America’s most populous city.

Entrepreneurship

Ciudad de Mexico (CDMX) signage on the Plaza del Zocalo. Credit: iStock/Pe3check

April 06, 2020

Written

Golden State Warrior Steph Curry: Communication Is Everything

The celebrity athlete talks family, religion, and vision on and off the court.

Leadership & Management

Close up shot of Wardell Stephen Curry sitting and holding his hands, looking off camera. Credit: Stacy Geiken

March 18, 2020

Written

Rethinking Workplace Education

Guild offers a data-driven approach to education benefits that has attracted the Fortune 500.

Opportunity & Access

Rachel Romer Carlson. Credit: Jimena Peck

February 21, 2020

Written

Slack CEO’s Rise: From Games to a Workplace Communications Heavyweight

The Slack and Flickr cofounder shares lessons from entrepreneurship and life.

Career & Success

Stewart Butterfield at the View From The Top speaker series. Credit: Stacy Geiken

January 15, 2020

Written

Maker: Rickshaw Bagworks — Fresh Bags Made Daily

“I’m not driven to be the king of the bag industry,” Mark Dwight says. “I love being hands-on, and I love everything about this business. I’m in the factory every day.”

Entrepreneurship

An overview shot of workers on the factory floor at Rickshaw Bags. Credit: Timothy Archibald

January 09, 2020

Written

When Private-Sector Firms Create a Culture of Health

Investments in employees, consumers, communities, and the environment vary widely. A new study reveals this range and the hurdles to measuring success.

Healthcare