Professional Development
This section provides links to executive education and professional development opportunities endorsed or provided by the Stanford Technology Ventures Program (STVP).
Stanford Summit
Co-hosted by STVP and AlwaysOn, the annual Stanford Summit is a prestigious gathering of global technology, government and media leaders, who analyze and debate the commercial opportunities and socio-political implications surrounding emerging technologies and strategies. The Stanford Summit Archives (2007, 2008) contain video and program information from the event.
DFJ Entrepreneurial Thought Leader Lectures
The DFJ Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders Program is a weekly lecture series where entrepreneurial leaders share the lessons of experience with the Stanford community and anyone interested in entrepreneurship, anywhere in the world. For a calendar of speakers, additional course information, and directions, please visit the course website. The Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders Program is brought to you by BASES and STVP. The program is sponsored by Draper Fisher Jurvetson.
TechAmerica/Stanford Executive Institute
Gain a strategic and practical understanding of the critical business issues facing technology companies today. During ten days of rigorous curriculum, learn from distinguished faculty, notable guest speakers and highly qualified peers. It is a great way to learn about high-technology general management and entrepreneurial leadership. The program is a joint venture of the TechAmerica and Stanford University.
Stanford Center for Professional Development (SCPD)
The Stanford Center for Professional Development offers professional education programs designed to meet the diverse educational needs of practicing engineers, scientists and technology managers. From short courses on Stanford's campus to online courses you can complete at home, Professional Education (ProEd) designs educational solutions featuring Stanford faculty and focused on industry needs.
