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Stanford University

Stanford Seminar - Strategies for Student Entrepreneurs

Stanford University via YouTube

Overview

Discover strategies for student entrepreneurs in this Stanford seminar featuring Mar Hershenson, co-founder of Pear VC. Gain valuable insights from Hershenson's experience as a serial startup founder and seed-stage investor as she addresses common questions and concerns faced by student entrepreneurs. Learn why it's acceptable if your freshman internship isn't at a tech giant, how to handle changing plans, and why startup failure isn't the end of the world. Explore tips on becoming a great founder, getting started, prioritizing what matters, maintaining simplicity, continuous learning, building confidence, and developing trust. This 46-minute talk offers practical advice and encouragement for aspiring student entrepreneurs looking to make their mark in the startup world.

Syllabus

Intro
Its really ok if your freshman internship is not at Google
Everyone is smart
Its okay if your plans change
Its ok if your startup fails
You can be a great founder
Get started
Want it more
Do what really matters first
Keep it simple
Keep learning
Be confident
Trust

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Stanford Online

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