Stanford Seminar - Disrupting the Pink Aisle

Explore a thought-provoking Stanford seminar where Debbie Sterling, founder and CEO of GoldieBlox, shares her journey from a solitary inventor to an inspiring entrepreneur. Discover how Sterling's vision to empower young girls in engineering through hands-on play led to the creation of her company. Gain insights into overcoming gender stereotypes, confronting personal fears, and navigating entrepreneurial challenges such as embracing failure and succeeding with limited resources. Learn about Sterling's impressive accomplishments, including recognition from Time magazine, the National Retail Foundation, and Fortune's "40 under 40" list. Understand her role as a Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship and her impact on empowering girls worldwide in STEM fields. Delve into Sterling's background as a Stanford University graduate with a degree in mechanical engineering and product design, and explore how her experiences shaped her mission to disrupt traditional gender norms in children's toys and education.