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Education
Leadership
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Education Justice Academy
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Health Policy
Electrical Engineering
STEM Education
Healthcare Inequality
Education Systems
Global Health
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Inspiring stories of the Knight-Hennessy Scholar community, discussing their visions for a better world and their impactful work to bring it to life. From representation in the media to access to medicine, climate change, and more, we delve into meaningful conversations that will leave you feeling inspired. Follow us on social media @knighthennessy and visit our website (kh.stanford.edu) for more ... more

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In this special episode, Eli Cahan (2019 cohort) and Willie Thompson (2022 cohort) speak with John Hennessy, co-founder and inaugural director of Knight-Hennessy Scholars (KHS). John imagines a world where the next generation will provide the leaders... more

In this episode, Sydney Hunt (2023 cohort) and Anson Zhou (2024 cohort) sit down with Tina Seelig, Executive Director of Knight-Hennessy Scholars and renowned author, who imagines a world where everyone feels empowered to bring their ideas to life. T... more

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In this episode, Eli Cahan (2019 cohort) sits down with Ileana Pirozzi (2018 cohort), who imagines a world where the quality of surgery can be democratized everywhere.

Ileana traces her journey from growing up in a family of tobacco farmers in south... more

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In this episode, Max Du (2024 cohort) talks with Sreya Vangara (2023 cohort), a third-year PhD student in mechanical engineering. Sreya shares her journey from empowering young women in STEM in Maryland to providing educational opportunities and sust... more

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Recent Guests

Tina Seelig
Executive Director of Knight-Hennessy Scholars
Knight-Hennessy Scholars, Stanford University
Episode: Embracing Luck, Opportunity, and Serendipity: A Conversation with Tina Seelig
Ileana Pirozzi
Member of the 2018 Knight-Hennessy cohort; bioengineering PhD; cancer diagnostics and health tech entrepreneur
Knight-Hennessy Scholars
Episode: The Quest for a Problem Worth Solving
Sreya Vangara
PhD student, Mechanical Engineering, Knight-Hennessy Scholar cohort 2023
Stanford University / Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Episode: The Path to Sustainable Innovation Through Collaboration and Community
Abuzar Royesh
Innovator, Knight-Hennessy alumnus
Pastel, 30 Birds Foundation
Episode: Remain Open to Learning: The Foundation for Real-World Impact
Tilly Brooks
A PhD candidate in Linguistics and JD student
Stanford University
Episode: Where Linguistics Meets the Law
Tanajia Moye-Green
A second-year sociology PhD and 2024 Knight-Hennessy Scholar
Stanford University
Episode: Where Linguistics Meets the Law
Barkotel Zememu
PhD student in physics, part of the 2024 Knight-Hennessy Scholar cohort
Stanford University
Episode: Unrelenting Curiosity: On Knowing Ourselves and the Universe
Ayo Dada
A member of the 2019 Knight-Hennessy cohort and PhD graduate in psychology
Stanford University
Episode: Deconstructing Cultural Barriers to Girls’ Education
Bingyi Wang
Member of the 2018 Knight-Hennessy cohort focused on curing blindness and technology
Intuitive Surgical
Episode: Dancing Between Worlds: IAW Alumni Edition

Hosts

Max Du
Knight-Hennessy Scholar; host of the show, focused on connecting technology and leadership with social impact.
Sydney Hunt
Co-host, Knight-Hennessy Scholar cohort member; frequent collaborator on alumni and partner episodes.
Ashley
Co-host and frequent organizer; Knight-Hennessy Scholar with neuroscience focus.
Eli
Shared host roles across episodes; multiple entries reflect collaboration; typically refers to Eli across variants.

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The Quest for a Problem Worth Solving
Q: How did Knight-Hennessy shape your journey after graduation?
Knight-Hennessy provided patience amid ambiguity, connected her with a strong network, and reinforced the importance of pursuing work with impact and collaborators who share a long-term vision, shaping her later pivot toward impactful health ventures.
The Quest for a Problem Worth Solving
Q: What was your favorite Knight-Hennessy trip?
Her favorite trip was the first Assylomar retreat, a beachside overnight that felt unstructured and freeing, highlighting how unstructured time with close friends yielded some of the most valuable and creative moments of the program.
The Path to Sustainable Innovation Through Collaboration and Community
Q: How did your view of bringing technology to communities evolve over time?
It started with direct field work in education and water access, then expanded to whole-system solutions where power was the essential enabler, leading to a pivot into batteries and AI to scale impact beyond privileged environments.
Human Connection Over Loneliness and Division
Q: What themes do you see prevalent in your work?
Themes of human triumph over adversity and the importance of storytelling resonate throughout.
Human Connection Over Loneliness and Division
Q: How did working in China with your documentary project inform your legal perspective?
I found film to understand the layers beneath power abuse, which connects back to my law motivation.

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A collection of inspirational conversations with members of a prestigious scholarship community, focusing on how driven individuals from diverse fields are shaping a better world. Episodes frequently explore education access, healthcare innovation, climate and policy, technology, and social impact, often weaving personal origin stories with professional journeys. Guests range from engineers and physicians to policy researchers and entrepreneurs, offering practical insights about leadership, mentorship, and building systems that empower others. The show often emphasizes curiosity, resilience, and collaborative problem-solving, making it a strong fit for listeners who want real-world examples of impact-driven careers and pathways into top pro... more

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5. Tilly Brooks
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