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May 16, 2013
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Pablo Fuentes: Surviving the First Contact with Customers
The cofounder of a job-finding app talks about the pain entrepreneurs must experience if they are to discover their customers' pain points.
May 16, 2013
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Trae Vassallo: Engineering and the Evolution of Green Tech Investing
For this venture capitalist, it all comes down to connecting with people — from family to coworkers to customers.
May 16, 2013
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David Larcker: Should the CEO Role Be Separated from the Chairman?
Whether shareholders benefit depends more on context than on corporate structure.
May 08, 2013
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Mandy O'Neill: Why Capable Women Don't Always Realize Their Potential
A study suggests it's many factors, from priorities to putting in fewer hours at work than men.
May 07, 2013
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Jessica Jackley: Stories of Poverty and Entrepreneurship
The cofounder of a microlending outfit says entrepreneurs need to “wake up each day and say, ‘Now what?’”
April 15, 2013
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Denise Brosseau: Find the “Palace of Possibilities”
The CEO of an executive talent agency discusses the value of directness and knowing when to say ‘we’ and when to say ‘I.’
April 07, 2013
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A British Entrepreneur Builds a Music Business in Nigeria
Michael Ugwu explains the challenges, and opportunities, of building a company in Lagos.
March 25, 2013
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Building a City for Tomorrow
A conversation with the CEO of the company that’s developing Saudi Arabia's new King Abdullah Economic City.
February 22, 2013
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Save Your Teens, Save Your Marriage: Stanford’s Brief Interventions
Recent Stanford research reveals the benefits of brief interventions in both aggressive teens and antagonistic spouses.
February 19, 2013
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Simple Interventions Bridge the Achievement Gap Between Latino and White Students, Stanford Researcher Finds
A study shows how the effects of “stereotype threat” can be overcome by assignments that foster a more supportive environment.
February 15, 2013
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A Prescription for an American Economic Recovery
Economist Edward Lazear says Congress and the president must focus on policies that encourage greater investment.
January 31, 2013
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Ex-White House Economic Advisors Spar Over the Economy
Keith Hennessey and Christina Romer debate the debt ceiling, federal deficit, and growth at the Commonwealth Club of California.
January 15, 2013
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Are IPOs Good for Innovation?
A Stanford scholar says going public often slows innovation.
November 29, 2012
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Laura Ching: The Importance of Authenticity
A founder of custom stationery company Tiny Prints discusses corporate values and the enduring power of connecting beyond digital means.
November 21, 2012
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Jeff Fluhr: Connecting Face-to-Face
The CEO of Spreecast discusses the "fundamental alignment around integrity, working hard, and delivering."
November 19, 2012
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Benoit Monin: How Word Choice Can Affect Our Moral Boundaries
New research shows that subtle changes in language can lead to more ethical behavior.
November 09, 2012
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“Focus, and Then Focus Some More”
Serial entrepreneur Steve Poizner discusses the importance of bold thinking.
November 02, 2012
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A TV Anchor’s Top Tips for Entrepreneurs
In a new book, television show host JJ Ramberg shares tips for small business owners and investors.
November 02, 2012
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"You Cannot Delegate Vision"
The founder of boot and apparel maker Ariat International says entrepreneurs should visualize "massive success from day one."
November 01, 2012
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Crisis Management: The Art of Damage Control
In a new book, Stanford GSB lecturers share political survival tactics in a 24/7 news cycle.
October 25, 2012
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The Executive Social Media Gap
A new study reveals a disconnect between companies' understanding of social media and the actions they are taking to apply it to their business.
October 17, 2012
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Rob Forbes: The Power of Simplicity
The founder of Design Within Reach and PUBLIC Bikes explains why "design makes a difference."
October 09, 2012
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Researchers: Flexibility May Be the Key to Increased Productivity
A study reveals that working from home boosts employee happiness and productivity.
October 09, 2012
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Bob Moog: He Who Laughs, Lasts
The cofounder of University Games discusses two keys to success: smiles and cash flow.