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012
mixed 12
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Achieving Personal Success |
N/A
N/A |
Tom Kelley |
Stanford |
|
| A course on implementing healthy mental habits to benefit both professional and personal life. |
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001
mixed 1
|
Achieving Personal Success |
N/A
N/A |
Tom Kelley |
Stanford |
|
| A course on implementing healthy mental habits to benefit both professional and personal life. |
|
018
audio 18
|
Astrobiology and Space Exploration |
2008-03-01
Spring 2008 |
Lynn Rothschild |
Stanford |
|
| Gain an overview of astrobiology and space exploration in this audio course from Stanford. |
|
001
mixed 1
|
Characteristics of the Successful Entrepreneur |
N/A
N/A |
Jeff Hawkins |
Stanford |
|
| In this course Jeff Hawkins, who pioneered big names in the smart phone industry, will walk students through the steps to become a successful entrepreneur by relaying his own personal experiences. |
|
001
mixed 1
|
Creating a Need for Your Product |
N/A
N/A |
Pam Marrone |
Stanford |
|
| Pam Marrone, founder of AgraQuest, guides this course on marketing fluctuations and how to convince customers that they need your product. |
|
001
mixed 1
|
Creating An Entrepreneur's Checklist for Success |
N/A
N/A |
Steve Blank |
Stanford |
|
| Serial entrepreneur Steve Blank teaches this course, which addresses the most common questions proposed by budding business leaders with examples drawn from relevant case studies. |
|
001
mixed 1
|
Creating Business Start-Ups The Kawasaki Way |
N/A
N/A |
Guy Kawasaki |
Stanford |
|
| Guy Kawasaki of Apple teaches this course on the successful business start-up, explaining his belief that the best companies are those that seek to create a change for the betterment of society. |
|
001
mixed 1
|
Creating Meaning for Employees |
N/A
N/A |
Janice Fraser |
Stanford |
|
| CEO and co-founder of Adaptive Path Janice Fraser teaches this course on why company culture and employee morale are critical to a company's overall success. |
|
001
mixed 1
|
Critical Skills for Entrepreneurs |
N/A
N/A |
Jerry Kaplan |
Stanford |
|
| Taught by serial entrepreneur Jerry Kaplan, this course outlines the biggest mistakes made by budding entrepreneurs and how to avoid them. |
|
001
mixed 1
|
Developing a Business Model for a Digital Media Company |
N/A
N/A |
Jonathan Boutelle |
Stanford |
|
| This course looks to SlideShare, a digital media company based in Silicon Valley, to discuss how to develop a successful business model in the digital media realm. |
|
001
mixed 1
|
Developing a Global Online Enterprise |
N/A
N/A |
|
Stanford |
|
| This course uses Ebay as an example of a leading global online enterprise, discussing the company's history in depth, it's failures and successes, and the innovation behind PayPal. |
|
001
mixed 1
|
Developing Business Ideas The Google Way |
N/A
N/A |
Marissa Mayer |
Stanford |
|
| Vice President of Search Products & User Experience Products Marissa Mayer teaches this course on how companies could take a note from Google and encourage all employees within a company -- rather than just the marketing team and creatives -- to voice business and marketing ideas. |
|
001
mixed 01
|
Discovering and Meeting Market Needs |
N/A
N/A |
Kate Rodan |
Stanford |
|
| A course on how companies research and develop new products as presented by professional marketer Kate Rodan, co-founder of Proactive Solution. |
|
001
mixed 1
|
Discovering and Meeting Market Needs |
N/A
N/A |
Kate Rodan |
Stanford |
|
| Kate Rodan, co-founder of Proactive Solution, teaches this course on understanding and anticipating market needs, reaching target audiences, and the research process behind marketing campaigns. |
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090
video 90
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Entrepreneur |
2010-09-01
Fall 2010 |
|
Stanford |
|
| Stanford University discusses in-depth what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur, including elements like acquisition, investment, and business. |
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047
video 47
|
Entrepreneurship (Alumni) |
2010-09-01
Fall 2010 |
|
Stanford |
|
| Designed as an upper level college course, Stanford University's Entrepreneurship course highlights innovation, entrepreneurship, business fundamentals, and much more. |
|
012
mixed 12
|
Fundraising for the Non-Profit |
N/A
N/A |
Christine Benninger |
Stanford |
|
| A course on fundraising as a crucial component for the success of a non-profit enterprise and structuring a non-profit for success. |
|
001
mixed 1
|
Fundraising for the Non-Profit |
N/A
N/A |
Christine Benninger |
Stanford |
|
| In this course, Christine Benninger walks students through her personal experiences in keeping a failing non-profit business intact through fund-raising, teaching valuable skills to those interested in social enterprises. |
|
045
video 45
|
General Entrepreneurship |
2011-03-01
Spring 2011 |
|
Stanford |
|
| The 45 video lectures in this general entrepreneurship course by Stanford University gives students an introduction to the process of taking an idea and actually implementing it through effective business strategy. |
|
012
mixed 12
|
How Commercial Banking Helps Technology Companies |
N/A
N/A |
Ken Wilcox |
Stanford |
|
| A course on how commercial banking and the investment in key people in a company can help develop a start-up technology company. |
|
001
mixed 1
|
How Commercial Banking Helps Technology Companies |
N/A
N/A |
Ken Wilcox |
Stanford |
|
| In this course, students will learn how commercial banking can help startups via investments and supplying core services. |
|
012
mixed 12
|
How to get Angel Investors Supporting Your Business |
N/A
N/A |
Ron Conway and Mike Maples |
Stanford |
|
| A course on Angel Investors and their ability to impact early stage companies and the criteria investors use to give financial backing to companies. |
|
001
mixed 1
|
How to get Angel Investors Supporting Your Business |
N/A
N/A |
Ron Conway |
Stanford |
|
| This course examines the role angel investors play in start-up businesses and how they determine which companies are worthwhile investment opportunities. |
|
012
mixed 12
|
How to Plan Your Career Path |
N/A
N/A |
Stan Christensen |
Stanford |
|
| A course on avoid career assumptions, maintaining a balanced career and personal life, negotiating, and managing work relationships. |
|
001
mixed 1
|
How to Plan Your Career Path |
N/A
N/A |
Stan Christensen |
Stanford |
|
| A course on avoid career assumptions, maintaining a balanced career and personal life, negotiating, and managing work relationships. |
|
012
mixed 12
|
Introducing the Art of Negotiation |
N/A
N/A |
Stan Christensen |
Stanford |
|
| A course on skills and techniques necessary for persuasive negotiation applicable to business, entrepreneurship, human resources, and management. |
|
001
mixed 1
|
Introducing the Art of Negotiation |
N/A
N/A |
Stan Christensen |
Stanford |
|
| Students in this course will learn from Stan Christensen, co-founder of Arbor Advisors, to be expert negotiators and why negotiation is an important skill in business culture. |
|
012
mixed 12
|
Introducing the Five Archetypes of Organizational Culture |
N/A
N/A |
Andy Freire |
Stanford |
|
| A course on the five archetypes of culture within an organization |
|
001
mixed 1
|
Introducing the Five Archetypes of Organizational Culture |
N/A
N/A |
Andy Freire |
Stanford |
|
| In this course Andy Freire, co-founder and CEO of Axialent, explains how customer-focused culture, one-team culture, innovation culture, achievement culture, and people-first culture are the five archetypes of organizational culture. |
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023
audio 23
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Introduction to Chemical Engineering |
2008-06-01
Summer 2008 |
Channing Robertson |
Stanford |
|
| Stanford's introductory course discusses a basic overview of the field of chemical engineering today. |
|
001
mixed 1
|
iPhone App Development |
N/A
N/A |
|
Stanford |
|
| In this course, students will learn how to use Objective-C programming language to create iPhone applications. |
|
012
mixed 12
|
Key Elements of Entrepreneurial Success |
N/A
N/A |
William Sahlman |
Stanford |
|
| A course on elements of an entrepreneurial venture and opportunity recognition. |
|
001
mixed 1
|
Key Elements of Entrepreneurial Success |
N/A
N/A |
William Sahlman |
Stanford |
|
| In this course, students will uncover the key components of a successful business according to Harvard Business School professor William Sahlman. |
|
012
mixed 12
|
Knowing the Difference between an Idea and an Opportunity |
N/A
N/A |
Tom Byers |
Stanford |
|
| A course on decisions and principles that distinguish entrepreneurs during the initial phases of a start-up company. |
|
001
mixed 1
|
Knowing the Difference between an Idea and an Opportunity |
N/A
N/A |
Tom Byers |
Stanford |
|
| This course teaches students to be able to discern between which ideas should be brought to fruition and which ones should be discarded in a start-up. |
|
051
video 51
|
Leadership (Alumni) |
2011-03-01
Spring 2011 |
|
Stanford |
|
| Stanford provides a 51-video course on leadership principles for alumni or advanced students. |
|
012
mixed 12
|
Marketing Success for Your Business |
N/A
N/A |
Jeffrey Housenbold |
Stanford |
|
| A course on building online consumer franchises by combining community and commerce. |
|
001
mixed 1
|
Marketing Success for Your Business |
N/A
N/A |
Jeffrey Housenbold |
Stanford |
|
| Jeffrey Housenbold, CEO of Shutterfly, teaches this course on the importance of entrepreneurial thinking, why market research should occasionally be ignored, and innovation for a successful business. |
|
012
mixed 12
|
Rethinking the Product Development Process |
N/A
N/A |
Steve Blank |
Stanford |
|
| A course on customer development and the importance of feedback for improving a business. |
|
001
mixed 1
|
Rethinking the Product Development Process |
N/A
N/A |
Steve Blank |
Stanford |
|
| This course will present alternatives to the standard product development process in ways that would potentially minimize a company's risk, emphasizing the role of customer feedback. |
|
012
mixed 12
|
Staying Close to the Customer |
N/A
N/A |
Sue Decker |
Stanford |
|
| A course on the internal structuring of a sales force to improve customer service as exemplified by Yahoo's business strategy. |
|
001
mixed 1
|
Staying Close to the Customer |
N/A
N/A |
Sue Decker |
Stanford |
|
| Sue Decker, the CEO of Yahoo from 2008 to 2009, teaches this course on being attuned to customer needs with parallels to Yahoo's struggles with its competitors. |
|
012
mixed 12
|
Succeeding as a Venture Capitalist |
N/A
N/A |
John Doerr |
Stanford |
|
| A course on the impact of social entrepreneurship, and what makes a great venture capitalist. |
|
001
mixed 1
|
Succeeding as a Venture Capitalist |
N/A
N/A |
John Doerr |
Stanford |
|
| Leading venture capitalist John Doerr teaches this course on what makes some companies more successful than others in reference to the team of people within a company, emerging technologies, and negotiating for venture capital funding. |
|
028
video 28
|
Technology Entrepreneurship |
2012-06-01
Summer 2012 |
Chuck Eesley |
Stanford |
|
| Chuck Eesley from Stanford University brings a wealth of knowledge and information to the subject of technology entrepreneurship with emphasis on course design, logistics, and more. |
|
012
mixed 12
|
Think Big and Act Small: Vinod Khosla on Start-Ups |
N/A
N/A |
Vinod Khosla |
Stanford |
|
| A course on taking risks and learning from when developing a career as an entrepreneur and pursuing ventures. |
|
001
mixed 1
|
Think Big and Act Small: Vinod Khosla on Start-Ups |
N/A
N/A |
Vinod Khosla |
Stanford |
|
| This class dives into the mind of Vinod Khosla of Khosla Ventures, whose business model was to think big and act small, and his experiences with company risk, social entrepreneurship, teamwork, and leadership. |
|
012
mixed 12
|
Three Facets of Business - The Endeavor Way |
N/A
N/A |
Edgar Bronfman |
Stanford |
|
| A course analyzing the core values and beliefs of entrepreneurial consulting business Endeavor. |
|
001
mixed 1
|
Three Facets of Business - The Endeavor Way |
N/A
N/A |
Edgar Bronfman |
Stanford |
|
| In this course the Chairman of Endeavor, Edgar Bronfman, teaches students how the entrepreneurial values used in Endeavor can be applied to businesses worldwide. |
|
012
mixed 12
|
Transferring Big Company Culture to Startups |
N/A
N/A |
Dominic Orr |
Stanford |
|
| An overview of the fundamental characteristics and support systems necessary to established a small startup business. |
|
001
mixed 1
|
Transferring Big Company Culture to Startups |
N/A
N/A |
Dominic Orr |
Stanford |
|
| In this course, CEO of Aruba Networks Dominic Orr explains the importance of having a large company attitude as a mere start-up, which is necessary in order to get the most productivity and performance out of employees. |
|
012
mixed 12
|
Understanding the Computer Game Development Business |
N/A
N/A |
|
Stanford |
|
| An overview of the creative processes and marketing strategies of EA Games, as well as the video game company's organizational structure, intellectual property, and potential growth sectors. |
|
001
mixed 1
|
Understanding the Computer Game Development Business |
N/A
N/A |
|
Stanford |
|
| Using the leading game development company EA Games as an example, this course explores the inner workings of the computer gaming industry, including business and marketing aspects, the creative talent behind them, and how the gaming industry will continue to flourish. |
|
012
mixed 12
|
Understanding the Success of Silicon Valley |
N/A
N/A |
John Roos |
Stanford |
|
| A course on Silicon Valley and the core values on which the companies located there have built their success. |
|
001
mixed 1
|
Understanding the Success of Silicon Valley |
N/A
N/A |
John Roos |
Stanford |
|
| This course dwells on why so many successful companies are based in Silicon Valley, as taught by Wilson and Sonsini's John Roos. |
|
012
mixed 12
|
Understanding Your Customers to Drive Sales |
N/A
N/A |
Tien Tzuo |
Stanford |
|
| A course on modern customer expectations, post-sales services, and the necessary strategies to understanding customer base. |
|
001
mixed 1
|
Understanding Your Customers to Drive Sales |
N/A
N/A |
Tien Tzuo |
Stanford |
|
| Tien Tzuo, Chief Strategy Officer of Salesforce.com, teaches this course on the advantages of online marketing campaigns compared to direct sales, covering topics such as online PR in the social media realm, free trials for products, and post-sales communication. |
|
012
mixed 12
|
What Great Leaders Do |
N/A
N/A |
Bob Sutton |
Stanford |
|
| A course on the habits of successful leaders and the ways to improve leadership skills and resolve issues within a team. |
|
001
mixed 1
|
What Great Leaders Do |
N/A
N/A |
Bob Sutton |
Stanford |
|
| This course teaches students important business leadership skills, including cutting losses, keeping sight of others' needs, and working through term disagreements, and will be of particular interest to students desiring management positions in the workforce. |
|
001
mixed 01
|
Why Entrepreneurs Should Think Big |
N/A
N/A |
Donna Novitsky |
Stanford |
|
| A course on the differences between entrepreneurs and venture capitalists in areas like business strategy, technology and team building, and business diversity. |
|
001
mixed 1
|
Why Entrepreneurs Should Think Big |
N/A
N/A |
Donna Novitsky |
Stanford |
|
| CEO of Big Tent Design, Donna Novitsky, shares her wisdom on thinking big when it comes to entrepreneurial pursuits, challenging students in this course to put their all into creating a business. |
|
012
mixed 12
|
Why Risk is Necessary for Business Growth |
N/A
N/A |
Peter Diamondis |
Stanford |
|
| A course taught by X Prize foundation's Peter Diamondis on X Prize's core values and beliefs, its struggle to gain financing and grow into an established business. |
|
001
mixed 1
|
Why Risk is Necessary for Business Growth |
N/A
N/A |
Peter Diamondis |
Stanford |
|
| In this course, entrepreneurial pioneer Peter Diamondis draws from his personal experiences with the X Prize Foundation to explain why taking risks is a critical component to the growth of a business. |