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Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders (ETL)

Stanford eCorner
Entrepreneurship
Stanford University
Silicon Valley
Mental Health
Khan Academy
Innovation
Tina Seelig
Luck
Creativity
Venture Capital
Olin College
Google
Education
Product-Market Fit
Clayful
Friction
Startup Culture
Startup Burnout
Engineering
Loom

Each week, experienced entrepreneurs and innovators come to Stanford University to candidly share lessons they’ve learned while developing, launching and scaling disruptive ideas. The Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders Series (ETL) is produced by the Stanford Technology Ventures Program (STVP) and published on eCorner by STVP.

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Ryan Nece is co-founder and managing partner of Next Legacy Partners, a multi-strategy venture platform investing in established venture firms, emerging venture firms, and select technology companies. A former Super Bowl champion, Nece transitioned f... more

Jake Miller founded Fellow coming out of Stanford’s d.school Launchpad course, starting with the Duo Coffee Steeper. Fellow products are now in 50 countries. In this conversation with Launchpad instructor and Adjunct Professor Perry Klebahn, Miller s... more

Ellen Ochoa is the first Hispanic woman astronaut to go into space, serving on four space shuttle missions. She served from 2013 to 2018 as the first Hispanic director and the second female director of Johnson Space Center. She earned her MS in elect... more

Elizabeth Weil is the founder and general partner at Scribble Ventures, the seed fund where builders from OpenAI, Meta, Twitter, Instagram, and a16z channel their operator DNA into backing the next generation of AI‑native companies. In this conversat... more

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Recent Guests

Ryan Nece
Co-founder and managing partner of Next Legacy
Next Legacy
Episode: Ryan Nece (Next Legacy Partners) - Learning from Achievement and Adversity
Jake Miller
Founder of Fellow, hardware coffee company
Fellow
Episode: Jake Miller (Fellow) - Designing Products Around Customer Experience
Ellen Ochoa
NASA astronaut, first Hispanic woman in space; former Johnson Space Center director
NASA
Episode: Ellen Ochoa (NASA) - Leadership Lessons from Space
Elizabeth Weil
Founder and GP at Scribble Ventures; former operator and venture capitalist
Scribble Ventures
Episode: Elizabeth Weil (Scribble Ventures) - A People-Centered Journey
Tracy Chou
Founder and CEO of Block Party; advocate for diversity and inclusion in tech
Block Party
Episode: Tracy Chou (Block Party) - Founding a Mission-Driven Startup
Harry Tannenbaum
Co-founder and president of Mill, a hardware + AI company reducing food waste
Mill
Episode: Harry Tannenbaum (Mill) - Setting the Goal at Delight
Kit Rodgers
Senior Vice President of Technology Partnerships and Corporate Development at Rambus
Rambus
Episode: Kit Rodgers, Ben Jun, and Paul Kocher (Cryptography Research, Inc.) - Complementary Co-Founders in Cryptography
Paul Kocher
Co-Founder of Cryptography Research, Inc.
Cryptography Research, Inc. (CRI) / Rambus
Episode: Kit Rodgers, Ben Jun, and Paul Kocher (Cryptography Research, Inc.) - Complementary Co-Founders in Cryptography
Ben Jun
CTO of CRI; founder of HVF Labs
CRI / HVF Labs
Episode: Kit Rodgers, Ben Jun, and Paul Kocher (Cryptography Research, Inc.) - Complementary Co-Founders in Cryptography

Hosts

Emily Ma
Host of the interview series and fireside chats; affiliated with STVP and Stanford eCorner.
Perry Klebahn
Host of the Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders series; Stanford University affiliate.
Ravi Balani
Lecturer in the Management Science and Engineering Department; director of Alchemist.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • ETL at eCorner stands out for its ability to bridge the gap between theory and execution, making the entrepreneurial journey feel deeply human and highly actionable.

    Podchaser
    5
    Krista
    a year ago
  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    The Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders Series is a beacon of wisdom and inspiration for anyone venturing into the world of entrepreneurship. Each episode features seasoned entrepreneurs and innovators who generously share their invaluable lessons and insights gained from navigating the complex landscape of startups. From the development stage to scaling disruptive ideas, these candid conversations offer a roadmap for success, peppered with real-world experiences and actionable advice. Whether you'r... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andieo1997
    United States2 years ago
  • Woke.

    Low on substance, high on ideology. Like HBR this podcast has gone woke.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Swandawger
    United States2 years ago
  • Extremely informative.

    I don’t know how I discovered this channel, but damn I love it. All the way in South Africa🥳

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tokelo hlagala
    South Africa3 years ago
  • 💥Kapow💥 moments every episode!

    Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders has quickly become a favorite in my feed! I'm consistently impressed by the engaging conversations, insightful content, and actionable ideas. I truly learn something every time I listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LisaIsHereForIt
    United States4 years ago

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Some listeners feel the content is highly inspirational and educational for early-stage entrepreneurs.
Listeners praise practical, actionable lessons and candid founder stories.
Guests are consistently described as high-caliber with diverse backgrounds.

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Ryan Nece (Next Legacy Partners) - Learning from Achievement and Adversity
Q: What do you look for in founders as you invest?
Founders should be thoughtful, with deep conviction, and able to present clearly, concisely, and with confidence; they must be able to articulate why they are the one to make the impossible possible.
Ellen Ochoa (NASA) - Leadership Lessons from Space
Q: How did you approach leadership in crewed missions to maintain high performance and safety while fostering curiosity and collaboration?
Her approach emphasized a clear mission, taking care of people, building a culture of inclusion, and maintaining psychological safety where crew members feel responsible to speak up and challenge assumptions.
Ellen Ochoa (NASA) - Leadership Lessons from Space
Q: So maybe we could hear a few reflections from you about what does it mean to embody the entrepreneurial spirit?
Entrepreneurship, in her view, is about exploration and using space as a platform for learning and experimentation, balancing risky, high-stakes work with the curiosity to try different applications for space technology.
Tracy Chou (Block Party) - Founding a Mission-Driven Startup
Q: What was your go-to-market strategy for Block Party, especially with enterprise sales and privacy considerations?
We focused on enterprise sales through security teams, built a B2B2C approach with distributors, navigated lengthy security reviews, and learned to balance privacy with growth while educating customers on the value of safeguarding users' data.
Tracy Chou (Block Party) - Founding a Mission-Driven Startup
Q: So, first questions first. How did you land your first job and find your way to Quora or Pinterest?
It happened by being in the right place at the right time, showing curiosity about the whole product, and being willing to take on roles beyond engineering, which helped me grow into various functions and eventually into leadership.

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What is Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A platform that brings together seasoned founders, engineers, and leaders to share practical lessons from building and scaling disruptive ventures. Episodes span product design, customer-centric strategies, leadership under pressure, and navigating fundraising, with a strong Stanford and deep-tech footprint. Real-world anecdotes—bootstrapping, pivoting from product to ecosystem play, and partnering with large corporations—give listeners actionable frameworks for entrepreneurship, product development, and leadership. The show often features guests who built mission-driven companies, tech innovators, and university-backed ventures, making it especially valuable for aspiring founders, engineers, product leaders, and investors exploring early-s... more

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