by Ilya A. Strebulaev , Alex Dang
Traditional corporations are built to protect what they have. They punish failure, seek consensus, and optimize for steady 10% growth. But in a world of disruption, this “safe” approach is actually a death sentence.In today’s 5-minute briefing on “The Venture Mindset,” based on the Stanford professor’s renowned course, we explore the counterintuitive logic of Venture Capitalists. Discover why VCs expect to fail, why they reject “good” ideas in search of “crazy” ones, and how you can apply this high-stakes thinking to your own career or company.
Ilya A. Strebulaev is the David S. Lobel Professor of Private Equity and Professor of Finance at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he has taught since 2004. As the founder and director of the Stanford Venture Capital Initiative, he is a leading authority on venture capital and private …
Alex Dang is a senior technology executive and digital strategy advisor recognized for his expertise in innovation and venture building. With over two decades of experience, he has served as a Partner at McKinsey & Company and EY, and held key product leadership roles at Amazon. A graduate of …
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