Andreas "Andy" Bechtolsheim: The Process of Innovation - Stanford Engineering Hero Lecture

Explore the process of innovation and its significance to Silicon Valley in this Stanford Engineering Hero Lecture featuring Andreas "Andy" Bechtolsheim. Gain insights from the legendary entrepreneur and investor who designed the groundbreaking computer workstation that launched Sun Microsystems over 30 years ago. Discover Bechtolsheim's journey as a Stanford graduate student, his founding of multiple successful startups, including Arista Networks, and his remarkable investing foresight that led him to be the first major backer for Google. Learn about his early-stage investments in companies like VMware and Brocade, and understand how innovation has shaped the modern technology era. Delve into Bechtolsheim's perspectives on the importance of innovation in driving technological advancements and economic growth in Silicon Valley.