Stanford Seminar - Returning With Real-World Wisdom

Explore insights from four Stanford alumni entrepreneurs as they share their experiences in virtual reality, med-tech, renewable energy, and solar energy industries. Gain valuable perspectives on strategic decision-making, defining success, facing failure, and essential leadership traits. Learn from their real-world wisdom as they discuss their journeys, surprises encountered, funding challenges, and the importance of mentorship. Discover how these entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of their respective fields, maintain work-life balance, and approach leadership in innovative startups. Benefit from their candid reflections on relationships with failure and the motivations that drive them forward in this engaging Stanford seminar led by STVP Faculty Co-Director Tina Seelig.

Introduction
Meet the speakers
What motivated you
Joans story
Surprises
Funding
Success
Strategic Decisions
Audience Questions
Burning Question
Relationship with Failure
Finding a Mentor
Health Wellness
Leadership