STANFORD

Innovation and Growth

General Information

Location: Stanford, CA, USA
Date: August 17–22, 2025
Deadline to Register: April 1, 2025

In collaboration with Endeavor, this program draws from Stanford GSB’s faculty and network to help Endeavor Entrepreneurs drive innovation and build leading companies in a competitive global marketplace. The curriculum has included sessions in: design thinking, partnership strategies, entering new markets, and leading innovation. The course follows a mix of case studies, interactive lectures, and learning groups.

Curriculum Overview

The Stanford-Endeavor Innovation and Growth Program is taught by the same renowned GSB faculty who teach in the MBA program. The curriculum for this program has included sessions on the following subject areas:

  • Design Thinking
  • Partnering Strategies
  • Entering New Markets
  • Leading Innovation
  • Making Partnerships Productive
  • Connecting Talent Brand to Customer Brand  

Participants in this program can expect to: 

  • Be exposed to the best practices of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and venture capitalists.
  • Understand how successful companies pivot and evolve to accelerate growth.
  • Develop strategies to drive innovation within their organizations.
  • Learn how to develop more effective relationships with partners and customers.

Entrepreneur Testimonials

“I had a lot of ‘aha’ moments during this program – with insights from lectures on pricing to communication that I could implement immediately. The course attracts an exceptional cohort of entrepreneurs who have built and scaled businesses worth hundreds of millions of dollars. There is enormous value in learning from their challenges and successes, and the program provides the perfect platform to do so.”

ALI HALABI 
FOUNDER & CEO, VOLT LINES, TÜRKİYE

“I highly recommend this program, especially for growth-stage entrepreneurs. It’s ideal for those in the second phase of their company, offering a chance to step away from operations and focus on learning and applying practical insights to scale their business. With a class full of passionate participants, the quality of discussions is elevated, providing diverse perspectives and solutions tailored to our unique challenges.”

ROBSON PRIVADO
CO-FOUNDER & CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER, MADEIRAMADEIRA, BRAZIL

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Executive Education Programs for Key Leadership

In 2025, this program will consider up to two nominated key leaders of Endeavor companies to join the ranks of some of the most exceptional operators and entrepreneurs globally. While at Stanford, executives of Endeavor companies can expect to gain practical tools to uplevel their leadership capabilities and to innovate their company, products, and business models from the heart of Silicon Valley.

Please note: Nominations for key leaders are now closed. 

Faculty Director

George Foster, the Konosuke Matsushita Professor of Management, at Stanford Graduate School of Business, conducts research on the management of new enterprises, the globalization strategies of growing companies, and the performance of venture-backed entrepreneurial companies.

For any questions or information, please email [email protected].