Explore the intense moments of startup life through a Stanford seminar featuring Josh McFarland from Greylock Partners. Gain insights into the entrepreneurial journey, from leaving university to building successful ventures. Discover key aspects of startup culture, including raising money, building value, and creating strong leadership teams. Learn about the importance of scrappiness, confidence without arrogance, and maintaining work-life balance. Hear personal anecdotes and experiences, including stories about patent trolling, office culture, and significant career moments. Understand the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, including dealing with unexpected situations and celebrating successes. Gain valuable advice on navigating the startup world and building a fulfilling career in technology and venture capital.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Getting into Stanford
Deciding to leave University
Stanford Technology Ventures
Stanford Internships
My Career
The Lifeline
The Framework
Questions
The Right Time
Recap
How to raise money
Scrappiness
Giving out cash
Building value
Building a great leadership team
Why you will marry the wrong person
Confidence without arrogance
Patent trolling
Open letter
Alls fair
Office culture
A few stories
Rituals
Anthony Noto
The Next Day
The Call
The Deal
Champagne Sabering
Your Significant Other
Daniel Burnham
Taught by
Stanford Online
