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Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders (ETL)

Stanford eCornerart19.com

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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Episodes

Secret to Successful Negotiations

Joel Peterson, founder of Peterson Partners, discusses the secret to successful negotiations. He reminds us that negotiation is how one navigates their way through life, and in order to have successful negotiations, people must be empowered, have high character, and confidence. Peterson draws from his experience as CEO of one of the world's largest real estate development firms and most recently founded Peterson Partners- an equity fund in search of talented and visionary CEOs.

May 02, 20061 hr 28 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Katie Rodan (Proactiv Solution) - The Story of Proactiv Solution

Katie Rodan, co-founder of Proactiv Solution talks about her personal journey from a resident in the medical school program to an entrepreneur. She shares the trials and tribulations of her experience in the creation of Proactiv, a globally recognized skin care product.

Apr 19, 200651 minSeason 1Ep. 19

John Roos (Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati) - Life Inside a Law Firm

John Roos, CEO of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati, has represented many major Silicon Valley companies during mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, strategic alliances, and joint ventures. In this lecture, he describes many of the lessons he's learned since joining the firm in 1988, including building a brand, taking risks, and the importance of integrity.

Mar 08, 200655 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Carol Bartz (Autodesk) - Balancing Work and Life

Carol Bartz, Executive Chairman of the Board and CEO of Autodesk for the past 14 years, reflects on her experience of running one of the largest PC software companies in the world while finding a balance between her career and personal life. She also stresses the importance of continued learning and addresses the challenges of succeeding in a global market.

Mar 01, 200643 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook) - From Harvard to the Facebook

Mark Zuckerberg, founder of TheFacebook, is interviewed by VC, Jim Breyer, Managing Partner of Accel. Mark describes what it was like to leave Harvard to venture into a business to build a social utility tool for college students around the world.

Oct 26, 200556 minSeason 1Ep. 6
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