The Course
The average adult makes around 35,000 decisions every day. Most of these decisions carry little to no weight, like what to eat for breakfast. However, a select few of these decisions have the power to change your life, company, or even the world. When making these significant decisions, more often than not you are given inadequate information to make a clear, obvious choice. One of the most effective ways to navigate these difficult situations is to rely on your principles and values.
This program will challenge entrepreneurs to think critically about how their personal values and principles inform the difficult decisions they will face as they grow their business. You will leave the course more prepared to navigate difficult decisions that you may encounter. It is our belief that through adopting and internalizing a broad set of values and principles, you will make better decisions and have better outcomes.
Enrollment

Individual Application
Students apply individually and will form teams after the first session of class. We encourage you to look for potential teammembers early.

Any Background
We accept students with a variety of experiences. We believe that this leads to multiple points of view and stimulates engaging discussions.

Early Admission
Admission for this class is competitive. Last year there were more qualified candidates than spots. Apply early to improve your chances.
Winter 22/23 applications have not been released yet!
They will be made available on November 15th after we have had our info session. Details will be posted soon.
Fall 23 and Winter 24 applications are now closed!
Please apply next fall for the 24/25 edition of the course.
Fall 23 and Winter 24 applications are now open!
Early Application Deadline: 09/01/23
Regular Application Deadline: 09/10/23
The Teaching Team

Jack Fuchs
Lecturer MS&E
Jack has been teaching at Stanford for over 7 years. He is an Operating Partner at Blackhorn Ventures and board member and advisor of, among others, Motiv and Aperia.

Scott Sandell
Managing General Partner @ NEA
#16 on The Midas List in 2018, Scott has been with New Enterprise Associates for more than 20 years. His most notable exits include Workday, Tableau, Mulesoft, Uber, and Coursera.

Tom Byers
Entrepreneurship Professor MS&E
Tom has been teaching at Stanford for 24 years and has been a Faculty Director, since inception, of the Stanford Technology Ventures Program (STVP). He received Stanford University's Gores Award.
The Teaching Assistants

Vikram Shanker
MSCS, MBA

Nadine Fattah
MS, BS MS&E
