Major Opportunities for Young Founders with Jon Levin, Dean of Stanford GSB
In this episode, Pete Flint talks with Jon Levin about the career prospects for the class of 2021, emerging industries, and trends for entrepreneurs. They delve into the evolution of entrepreneurship, the societal impact of business leaders, and the shifting landscape for startup founders. They also discuss capitalism, government roles, and Stanford Business School's new task force. Lastly, they reflect on lessons from Levin's tenure as a Dean and the future of education.
Key Points
- John Levin, Dean of Stanford GSB, emphasizes optimism as a crucial leadership characteristic, especially in light of the adversity faced during the pandemic.
- Entrepreneurship at Stanford GSB is robust, with 15-20% of the class founding companies immediately after graduation, a significant increase from previous decades.
- The expectations on business leaders have expanded, with a greater focus on engaging with social and political issues and articulating how their organizations contribute to societal well-being.
Stanford GSB Dean Jon Levin joins NFX Partner Pete Flint to discuss his perspective on new Founders entering the industry, how Stanford encourages its students to solve real-world problems with technology, macroeconomics, and the overall state of capitalism.
Jon Levin started teaching at Stanford in 2000. Has been Dean of Stanford Graduate School of Business since Sept 2016 and is about to celebrate 5 years in that role. Levin received his BA and BS degrees from Stanford University in 1994, an MPhil in Economics from Oxford in 1996, and his PhD in Economics from MIT in 1999.
Pete got to know Dean Levin from being on the GSB Management Board after graduating in 2005. He has also co-taught a number of cases at the GSB.
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