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March 21, 2014
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How Do You Overcome the Hurdles in Start-Up Life?
A case explores the challenges Gregg Renfrew faced in launching her non-toxic cosmetics business – and asks you what to do next.
March 21, 2014
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Marcos Galperin: What Is the Future of E-commerce?
The founder of Latin America’s top e-commerce site discusses growth, mobile, and the biggest startup opportunity in Brazil.
March 20, 2014
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Dale Miller: Choosing a Board Seat, Advice from the Pros
Experienced board members from the Stanford community share their advice for choosing a first time board.
March 20, 2014
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John Crean: “Ethics is Number One”
The head of Sonoma Creamery discusses on-the-job lessons, big ideas, and the greatest innovation in the past decade.
March 13, 2014
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Matt Abrahams: How to Make Unforgettable Presentations
A Stanford lecturer and expert on public speaking explains how to ensure your audience remembers what they hear and see.
March 06, 2014
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David Pitt-Watson: Entrepreneurship Is a Basic Freedom
The cofounder of Hermes Focus Asset Management discusses the value of tolerance, the difficulties of resilience, and the downside of aid.
March 04, 2014
Video
How ICON Aircraft Developed an Airplane for Everyday Consumers
A Stanford GSB alumnus tells the story behind his company’s easy-to-fly, two-person plane.
March 04, 2014
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Marc Andreessen: People with Courage are Determined to Succeed
The Andreessen Horowitz cofounder explains why his team is biased toward people who never give up.
March 04, 2014
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Matt Abrahams: Presentations and the Art of the Graceful Recovery
A Stanford lecturer and expert on public speaking explains what to do when memory fails.
March 04, 2014
Video
The Impact of Technology on Diplomacy
Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen of Google explore how technological tools will change privacy, security, and terrorism.
March 03, 2014
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Harikesh Nair: “The Promise of the Big Data Revolution”
A marketing professor uses analytics to help improve the bottom line at a Las Vegas gaming company.
February 28, 2014
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Saumitra Jha: Is There an Economic Solution to Ethnic Violence?
A political economist explores how commerce can help promote peace.
February 27, 2014
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Dale Miller: Why Go Nonprofit?
Dale Miller brings the expertise and experience of Stanford GSB faculty and alumni to consider the question, “Is nonprofit passé or overlooked?”
February 27, 2014
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Frank Flynn: What Makes a Happy vs. Meaningful Life?
Professor Frank Flynn looks at the difference between “happiness” and “meaning” in life –– and how these two concepts relate to being prosocial.
February 26, 2014
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Matt Abrahams: How Do You Make a Memorable Presentation?
A Stanford lecturer and expert on public speaking explains how to manage anxiety and deliver a smooth presentation.
February 25, 2014
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The Promise and Peril of Bitcoin
Economist Susan Athey and venture capitalist Balaji Srinivasan discuss the digital currency.
February 25, 2014
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The Quotable Mary Barra
The new head of General Motors discusses cars, leadership, and the best advice she ever received.
February 24, 2014
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Google’s Gopi Kallayil: How to Break Through the Digital Noise
The company’s chief evangelist for brand marketing explains how to “get your customers to listen.”
February 21, 2014
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The Art of Collecting and the Business of Art
How three enthusiasts built their world-class collections.
February 19, 2014
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James March: What Don Quixote Teaches Us About Leadership
A scholar discusses literature, power, and "the two most important things to know about innovation."
February 13, 2014
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Itamar Simonson: Why Do Consumers Ignore Personalized Offers?
New research says customized deals often backfire.
February 12, 2014
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Vikram Sharma: "I Have a Deep Desire to Create Something"
The founder of information security firm QuintessenceLabs discusses the perils of rushing into things too quickly and the "internet of things."
February 11, 2014
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Sharique Hasan: A Smart Roommate May Be the Key to College Success
A study in Southern India shows that high-performing roommates may have greater influence than friends or study partners.
February 10, 2014
Video
Greg McKeown: Pursue Only What Is Essential
An author and alumnus explains why the many opportunities that come with success can lead to failure.