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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
Education
Google
Product-Market Fit
Olin College
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Friction
Startup Culture
Startup Burnout
Engineering
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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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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

Tracy Chou is a product-minded engineering leader and exited founder with more than 15 years of experience building and scaling consumer and enterprise products. She is best known for her work advocating for diversity and inclusion in tech, and for b... more

Harry Tannenbaum is the co-founder and president of Mill, a technology company combining hardware and AI to reduce waste and recover value from everyday materials, starting with food. Mill’s residential food recycler is now in tens of thousands of ho... more

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Recent Guests

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
Brendan Foody
Co-founder and CEO of Mercor
Mercor
Episode: Brendan Foody (Mercor) - Agentic Data and the Future of AI
Vinay Hiremath
Co-founder and former CTO of Loom, an asynchronous video messaging company.
Loom
Episode: Vinay Hiremath (LoomAI) - The Uncertainty After Success [Explicit]
Payal Kadakia
Founder and CEO of ClassPass, author of the upcoming book "Life Pass: Drop Your Limits, Rise to Your Potential"
ClassPass
Episode: Payal Kadakia (ClassPass) - Bringing Your Whole Self to Your Venture [ETL Looks Back]

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Ravi Balani
Lecturer in the Management Science and Engineering Department; director of Alchemist and Accelerator for Enterprise Startups

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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Consistently inspiring with diverse topics and strong host–guest dynamics.
Engaging, high-caliber guests and practical takeaways for entrepreneurs.
Some listeners feel content is entertaining but not always actionable.

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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.
Elizabeth Weil (Scribble Ventures) - A People-Centered Journey
Q: How do you keep in touch and be selective about relationships with limited time?
Weil describes prioritizing walks and informal meetings with a few close contacts, staying in touch by picking up where they left off, and using small, meaningful touches like sharing a book or a quick update to maintain the connection.
Elizabeth Weil (Scribble Ventures) - A People-Centered Journey
Q: What makes for a top 1 percent founder or founding team?
She says you can feel it when the right intro, idea, and people align; she looks for a guttural sense of purpose and the belief that the founder will run through walls for their mission.
Elizabeth Weil (Scribble Ventures) - A People-Centered Journey
Q: In these cases, would you recommend our students just write to these folks or find a way to chat with them? How do you land a coffee chat like that?
Weil suggests the process is organic and that anyone can reach out; she emphasizes warm, personal outreach, keeping an open mind, and leveraging the Stanford alumni community to secure informal conversations through Zoom, coffee, or meals.

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A provocative mix of founder stories, technology breakthroughs, and practical business lessons from Stanford's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Episodes center on how disruptive ideas are conceived, funded, and scaled, with guests ranging from AI researchers and robotics pioneers to IoT leaders and mission-driven startups. The conversations spotlight real-world challenges—market fit, funding, leadership, and the role of universities and government in advancing deep tech—alongside personal journeys of resilience, collaboration, and strategic storytelling. The breadth of topics and high-caliber guests make it a strong resource for aspiring founders, product leaders, and innovators looking for actionable insights and inspiration.

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3. Harry Tannenbaum
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6. Ben Jun
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8. Vinay Hiremath

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