STANFORD

Innovation and Growth

General Information

Location: Stanford, CA, USA
Date: August 17th – August 22nd, 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.

Scaling Fast-Growth Companies In Global Markets

Participants in this program will:

  • 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.
  • Be exposed to the best practices of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and venture capitalists.

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  

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

Executive Education Programs for Key Leadership

In 2025 we are continuing to run a special program dedicated to Key Leadership of Endeavor Companies! This program will run in parallel with the EEs program at Stanford GSB, designed specifically for Executives and Operators of fast-growing companies.

Key Leadership will have the unique opportunity to be part of a class of true peers to create connections with each other and foster their network. It will also be an amazing occasion for Key Leadership to learn more about our network and meet Endeavor Entrepreneurs in selected and curated social activities.

The fee for all participants, including Key Leadership, is $8300 and includes lodging, meals, and course materials for the duration of the program.

Please note that a maximum of two Key Leaders per company are allowed.

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].

 

Registration

Registrations will open in February 2025.