Peyton Greenside
The program was one of the most formative experiences I had at Stanford, both in terms of understanding what it means to be an entrepreneur in practice and in providing me with an incredible cohort of similarly minded peers who I am lucky to still count as close friends and supporters today.
Peyton Greenside
CEO, BigHat Biosciences
Cody Coleman
The program demystified the startup process with guests who are veterans in everything from legal and IP to marketing and fundraising. It also showed a different way to success, where kindness doesn’t have to be at odds with velocity. We formed deep connections as a cohort, and many of us went on to start companies. Those connections have become invaluable. These are the people I have on speed dial whenever I need a sounding board.
Cody Coleman
CEO, Coactive AI
Saad Bhamla
One of the most valuable aspects of the fellow’s program for me was the human connection: to connect with like-minded individuals. Unlike an award or a big milestone, the fellowship wasn’t a one-time thing but an ongoing engagement that reinforced innovation/entrepreneurship can mean different things for each of us—it’s not a monolith. Each of us has our own path and journey. The fellowship helped me see innovation not as a single leap, but as a series of small, steady steps. Looking back, it helped me develop valuable habits, and the friendships and connections I formed continue to be incredibly rewarding.
Saad Bhamla
Associate Professor,
Georgia Institute of Technology
John Zhang
ECS is everything you'd want to know about leading a company or lab—plus everything you didn't know to ask. The program stands head and shoulders above the rest. AND you build this shared experience with just the coolest people you'll ever meet!
John Zhang
MIT
Matthew Szedlock
As a PhD student, the ECS Program was my first real exposure to the entrepreneurial mindset. The program made entrepreneurship accessible to me in a way that it previously hadn’t been and inspired me to think about the kind of positive impact my research could have long-term. The mentorship I received from past alumni and the teaching team at large has been crucial to my development both as an entrepreneur and as a researcher. Even after graduating from my cohort, the larger ECS community is still a huge part of my life and continues to inform my future professional goals.
Matthew Szedlock
Stanford University