Stanford Pathfinders with Howard Wolf
102 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsStanford Pathfinders features engaging dialogue with some of Stanford’s most accomplished alumni. Hosted by Howard Wolf, vice president for alumni affairs at Stanford University and president of the Stanford Alumni Association, this podcast provides a special opportunity for Stanford stalwarts to share their insights and experiences as leaders in politics, entertainment, sports, technology and more.
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Decentralizing and Democratizing the Web with Alan Chiu
July 25, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBInvestor, founder, entrepreneur, and visionary Alan Chiu, MS ’11, demystifies the emerging worlds of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and Web3. He discusses his two companies, Boba Network and Enya, and what his more than 20 years of experience building and investing in enterprise start-ups has taught him about the future of the web.
Founder-Friendly FinTech with Raven Jiang
July 11, 2022 16:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBRaven Jiang, ’15, MBA ’21, explains his full-service finance platform for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) start-ups, Arc. Born during the COVID-19 lockdown, Arc is the brainchild of Jiang and two MBA classmates. Their mission is to make the barrier of startup funding a non-issue for SaaS founders.
Mission to Move Others with Dr. Trina Wiggins
June 13, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBTrina Wiggins, MD, ’82, discusses her mission to help people take the short, simple steps that can move them toward a healthier lifestyle. Dr. Wiggins is a Renaissance woman of health and wellness. She is a pediatrician, CEO and founder of a fitness and nutrition program for children, author, professional speaker, wellness coach, and a Miss Fitness competitor and winner many times over.
An “Open” Approach to Well-being with Peter Tseng
May 30, 2022 16:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBPeter Tseng, ’14, discusses Open, the company he co-founded to broaden our understanding and practice of mindfulness. By incorporating, music, movement and community into a space that still feels isolating and opaque to many, Tseng aims to create an accessible future of well-being programs and practices.
Designing a New Way to Practice Well Being with Peter Tseng
May 30, 2022 16:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBPeter Tseng, Stanford alum and co-founder of Open, on employing new design concepts and tools to shape the future of well being.
Preventing Chronic Disease with Casey Means
May 16, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBDr. Casey Means, ’09, MD ’14, discusses her metabolic health company, Levels, and her mission to reverse the epidemic of preventable chronic disease. She explains how tech-enabled tools can empower individuals to create sustainable, smart, and custom lifestyle plans.
The Journey to Meaningful Work with Shiza Shahid
May 02, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBHighly accomplished Renaissance woman Shiza Shahid, ’11, discusses co-founding Malala Fund, creating and funding mission-driven start-ups, her childhood in Pakistan, and everything that’s led to a life of world-changing work. In addition to being the mind behind enterprises such as NOW Ventures and Our Place, Shahid has appeared on 30 Under 30 lists in both Time and Forbes.
Disrupting Life Insurance with Peter Colis
April 04, 2022 17:01 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBCo-founder and CEO Peter Colis, MBA ’16, discusses the purpose of his company, Ethos Life. Believing that applying for life insurance should be a straightforward and accessible process, Colis and his partner have designed a system that allows families to acquire simple, ethical coverage.
Disrupting the Life Insurance Industry Through Technology with Peter Colis
April 04, 2022 17:01 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBPeter Colis, founder and CEO of Ethos, talks about the importance of helping families get simple and ethical life insurance.
Businesses as a Force for Good with John Davis
March 21, 2022 14:07 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBRenowned business expert, author, and speaker John Davis, ’82, delves into his new book, Radical Business: How to Transform Your Organization in the Age of Global Crisis. Having spent half his professional life in the business world and half in academia, John is uniquely positioned to answer this question: How can businesses worldwide become a consistent force for good?
Tossing Popcorn with Lianna Holston and Siena Jeakle
March 07, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBWith cheeky irreverence and “funny-but-in-a-hot-way” commentary, Lianna Holston, ’18, and Siena Jeakle, ’19, take on the American Film Institute's “100 Greatest American Movies of All Time” in their award-winning podcast, Tossed Popcorn. Lianna and Siena discuss why two people who have neither seen nor enjoyed all that many films are the perfect critics to “get the classics off their pedestal.”
True Influence with Tinx
February 07, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBTinx, ’13, has racked up an astounding 1.5 million followers on TikTok. Her success comes from a unique combination of life hacks, tips, humor and carefully curated product recommendations. Tinx discusses what drives her passion for influencing and how she can continue to help people, one tiktok at a time.
What We Can Learn from Gen Z with Roberta Katz
January 24, 2022 17:21 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBThe first true digital natives, Gen Z is poised to enter adulthood and the workforce during a period of time unlike any other. So, what can this highly unique and diverse group teach us about work, communication and life in general? Lawyer, cultural anthropologist and author Roberta Katz, ’69, shares her insights and discusses her latest book, Gen Z, Explained: The Art of Living in a Digital Age.
Epic Tales From the World of Sports Broadcasting with Scott Reiss
January 10, 2022 17:24 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBScott Reiss, ’93, MA ’94, discusses his new best-selling book, Where They Were Then: Sportscasters. A highly accomplished sports anchor in his own right (not to mention the voice of Stanford Cardinal football and men’s basketball), Reiss shares the origin stories of 15 renowned sportscasters as well as commentary on and insight into the profession itself.
Family, Determination and a Basketball Legacy with Dan Grunfeld
December 13, 2021 18:51 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBDan Grunfeld, ’06, MBA ’17, shares the awe-inspiring story behind his new book By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream. From the unique, beautiful reason behind his decision to attend Stanford to his family’s story of survival and hope, Grunfeld’s journey is unlike any other.
Exploring the Future of Journalism with Rich Jaroslovsky
November 15, 2021 16:58 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBPioneering online-news journalist, noted educator and award-winning political reporter Rich Jaroslovsky, ’75, discusses where journalism is headed and how digital news is shaping that future. Jaroslovsky explores the issue of trust in regards to this new era of journalism as well as trends and industry growth.
Grief as Love with Ivan Maisel
November 01, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBAward-winning, longtime sports writer Ivan Maisel discusses the unfathomable tragedy that led to the writing of his best seller, I Keep Trying to Catch His Eye: A Memoir of Loss, Grief, and Love. This deeply personal work reflects on the suicide of Maisel’s son and tells the story of their complicated relationship and the complex journey that led Maisel to see grief as love.
Rethinking What’s “Optimal” in the World of Big Tech with Mehran Sahami
October 04, 2021 15:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBPopular Stanford computer science professor and alum Mehran Sahami discusses his new book System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot (authored with fellow Stanford professors Rob Reich, MA ’98, PhD ’98, and Jeremy Weinstein). In an age of technological despondency and hyperfixation on optimization, Sahami presents an outline for a course correction that would allow big tech to support and uplift—not hinder—our democracy and fundamental values.
From Customers to Marketers with Kyle Wong
September 20, 2021 12:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBChairman and founder of Pixlee, Kyle Wong, explains his passion for helping brands enable user-generated content to tell their stories. A brand’s message doesn’t have to come directly from the brand and, often, happy customers make the best marketers. Pixlee provides the technology that allows organizations to leverage these customer stories for compelling marketing.
How Climate Change is Affecting Economics and What the World’s Biggest Investor is Doing About It with Rich Kushel
September 07, 2021 16:11 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBBlackRock Senior Managing Director Rich Kushel discusses what it takes to make environmental sustainability and climate change central to investment strategy. Sustainable investing is a core focus of BlackRock’s multibillion-dollar portfolio management and investment solutions.
Moving Beyond COVID-19 and the Future of Work with Brooke Weddle
August 23, 2021 15:54 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBA 10-year veteran of management consulting, Brooke Weddle of McKinsey & Company discusses how to create a winning post-pandemic business. With collaboration and knowledge sharing, leaders in all industries can help us move from surviving to thriving.
Successfully Combining the Digital and Brick-and-mortar Worlds with Robert E. Siegel
August 09, 2021 12:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBVenture investor, author and beloved Stanford Business School Lecturer Rob Siegel discusses his new book The Brains and Brawn Company: How Leading Organizations Blend the Best of Digital and Physical. In a world full of ho-hum business advice, Rob is leading the way in research and effective management strategy in the tech industry and beyond.
Community Care and Local Public Health Agencies with Dr. Ying-Ying Goh
July 26, 2021 12:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBDr. Goh discusses preparing for public health emergencies and what it takes to care for all aspects of a local community’s health and well-being. Ying-Ying Goh, MD, MSHS, ’94, MD ’02, serves as the director of public health and chief health officer for the Pasadena Public Health Department.
Real Camaraderie in the Virtual Workplace with Michael McCarroll and Bob Sutton
July 12, 2021 17:13 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBLaunched this past September, Teamraderie has taken the workplace by storm—offering research-backed solutions to the ills of the recent workplace shift (e.g., reduced exposure to both new ideas and integrated views). Stanford alum and co-founder Michael McCarroll and Bob Sutton, Stanford management science professor, best-selling author, and advisor to the company, discuss developing trust and innovation through virtual team building.
Helping Organizations Thrive with Peri Z. Hansen
June 14, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBPeri Z. Hansen discusses how her passion for organizational design and theory led her from a career in law to 20+ years of helping companies thrive through Executive Search (Talent Acquisition) and other strategic consulting services. At global consulting firm Korn Ferry, Peri and her colleagues focus on five core areas to guide a wide range of organizations to success: Organization Strategy; Assessment & Succession; Talent Acquisition; Leadership & Professional Development; and Total Reward...
Changing the World of Eyewear with Nathan Kondamuri and Sophia Edelstein
June 02, 2021 17:34 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBNathan Kondamuri and Sophia Edelstein discuss PAIR Eyewear, the company born their senior year at Stanford that continues to thrive today. Created with the idea that eyewear for kids can be fun and unique to the wearer, PAIR Eyewear makes glasses that are a celebration instead of something to hide.
Naming and Taming with Summer Moore Batte
May 03, 2021 16:19 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBSummer Moore Batte discusses her research and personal experiences with anxiety—both as someone who has lived with the condition as well as the parent of a child with an anxiety disorder diagnosis. Her new book, Name and Tame Your Anxiety: A Kid’s Book, serves as both a playbook for children as well as a guide for the people who love and care for them. A longtime writer and editor, Summer culled nearly a decade of research into a work that is accessible and hailed by critics for its warmth a...
Shooting for 80/80 with Nate and Kaley Klemp
April 19, 2021 16:50 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBNate and Kaley Klemp, both Stanford alums, discuss a path toward greater connection and intimacy in the modern relationship. Best-selling authors and relationship coaches, they created the “80/80” model: a play on the 50/50 “fairness” ratio that plagues many couples. When both people give 80%, balancing career, family and love becomes a more satisfying journey.
Sports and entertainment with Brodie Van Wagenen
March 22, 2021 16:42 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBLongtime sports executive and former agent Brodie Van Wagenen discusses the intersection of sports and entertainment and how it relates to his role as COO of Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports. He explains what it takes to elevate the careers of athletes on a global scale, from conceptualization to endorsement deals.
Thinking big but being humble with Carlos Watson
March 08, 2021 17:28 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBAstonishingly talented entrepreneur, multi-Emmy-winning journalist and news anchor Carlos Watson discusses his international media and entertainment company, OZY, as well as “meeting the world” every day growing up in Miami. OZY’s mission is to help curious people see and engage with the world more broadly and more boldly. And Watson’s mission for OZY is to “think big, but be humble.”
Thinking Big But Being Humble with Carlos Watson
March 08, 2021 17:28 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBAstonishingly talented entrepreneur, multi-Emmy-winning journalist and news anchor Carlos Watson discusses his international media and entertainment company, OZY, as well as “meeting the world” every day growing up in Miami. OZY’s mission is to help curious people see and engage with the world more broadly and more boldly. And Watson’s mission for OZY is to “think big, but be humble.”
A Radical Reimagining of Digital Infrastructure with Tristan Harris
December 04, 2020 19:02 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBPresident and co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology Tristan Harris is a tech activist focused on developing a new framework for 21st-century technology. He discusses how we can reimagine a digital infrastructure that focuses on ethics and realigning social media to reverse its negative impacts on humanity.
Ceasing Scrolling with Jeff Orlowski
November 04, 2020 18:05 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBFilm director Jeff Orlowski discusses a possible road map for implementing positive change on and in social media. Describing himself as a technical optimist, film director Jeff Orlowski wants all to scroll less and engage more.
Disrupting the Bridal Industry with Calley Means
October 19, 2020 16:03 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBCalley Means, forward-thinking entrepreneur and alum of both Stanford University and Harvard Business School, discusses his journey from traditional post-MBA career to launching Anomalie, a made-to-order bridal brand. He and his wife Leslie were inspired to start the company after her own somewhat frustrating search for a bridal gown. And, in brainstorming business ideas, Calley and Leslie may have just picked up a thing or two from an unlikely influence—comedian Jerry Seinfeld.
Recognizing and Celebrating Neurodiversity with Ronan McGovern
September 21, 2020 16:24 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBNeurodiversity champion, advocate and innovator Ronan McGovern discusses the NDGiFTS movement and the untapped potential of the cognitively diverse in the business world. According to McGovern, all organizations, everywhere, can benefit from the perspectives and unique ways of thinking that come with a neurodiverse-inclusive team.
Disrupting U.S. Immigration with Xiao Wang
September 14, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBEntrepreneur and immigration disruptor Xiao Wang discusses how “learning too much” about our immigration system prompted him to found Boundless: a company that empowers families to navigate the system with confidence and without breaking the bank.
A COVID-19 Update with George Rutherford
August 17, 2020 15:22 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBDirector of the Prevention and Public Health Group at UCSF George Rutherford provides a glimpse into the university’s response to COVID-19. Doctors are studying all aspects of the infectious disease, including how to contain it, the ins and outs of testing, what contact tracing can do, and how to safely reopen schools.
A COVID-19 Update with Dr. George Rutherford
August 17, 2020 15:22 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBDirector of the Prevention and Public Health Group at UCSF George Rutherford, MD, provides a glimpse into the university’s response to COVID-19. Doctors are studying all aspects of the infectious disease, including how to contain it, the ins and outs of testing, what contact tracing can do, and how to safely reopen schools.
Lessons in Local Government and Reinventing a City with Michael Tubbs
July 13, 2020 19:18 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBStockton, California’s first African-American and youngest mayor, Michael Tubbs discusses the entrepreneurial spirit and innovative mindset he brought from Stanford to his career in local government. Through bold policy and roll-up-your-sleeves hard work, Tubbs has been instrumental in moving Stockton from “a place where people look for problems to a place that people look at for solutions.”
Black Lives Matter, Allyship, Food Culture, and the Changing Face of Race Relations with Adrian Miller
July 10, 2020 22:56 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB“My life story has been about bringing people together,” states Adrian Miller, a man whose passions and accomplishments are hard to quantify—historian, lawyer, American culinary expert, public policy advisor and certified barbecue judge, just to name a few. In this episode, Miller discusses the intersection of faith, food, history, and politics and the path to truly loving one another.
Uncommon Conversations with Dereca Blackmon
June 22, 2020 16:26 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBFor over 25 years, Dereca Blackmon has taught corporate, educational, and nonprofit communities how to have “uncommon conversations” on issues of race, gender, class and social justice. In this conversation, she explains how to cut through “diversity fatigue” and discusses how uncommon conversations can create change.
Covering COVID-19 with Tara Narula
June 15, 2020 15:53 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBCardiologist Tara Narula, senior medical correspondent for CBS News, discusses the unique challenges of covering the COVID-19 pandemic and how journalists are working together to provide thorough, accurate, and up-to-date information.
Covering COVID-19 with Dr. Tara Narula
June 15, 2020 15:53 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBCardiologist Tara Narula, MD, senior medical correspondent for CBS News, discusses the unique challenges of covering the COVID-19 pandemic and how journalists are working together to provide thorough, accurate, and up-to-date information.
54. Covering COVID-19 with Dr. Tara Narula
June 15, 2020 15:53 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBCardiologist Tara Narula, MD, senior medical correspondent for CBS News, discusses the unique challenges of covering the COVID-19 pandemic and how journalists are working together to provide thorough, accurate, and up-to-date information.
Why we Can be Together, Apart with Greg Walton
June 08, 2020 17:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBStanford alumnus and associate professor of psychology at Stanford, Greg Walton, discusses the field of social psychology, the mechanics of learning, and how we can still be “together” even when we can’t be.
Why We Can be Together, Apart with Greg Walton
June 08, 2020 17:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBStanford alumnus and associate professor of psychology at Stanford, Greg Walton, discusses the field of social psychology, the mechanics of learning, and how we can still be “together” even when we can’t be.
Exploring the Economic Impact of COVID-19 with Kevin Warsh
May 18, 2020 06:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBKevin Warsh discusses similarities and differences between the current COVID-19-related economic volatility and past economic crises. He offers his perspective on the types of recovery the United States could expect (“W”—not a “U” or a “V”) and why, even in the best of times, there is so much less economic certainty than we believe.
Exploring the Economic Impact of COVID-19 with former Federal Reserve governor, Kevin Warsh
May 18, 2020 06:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBKevin Warsh discusses similarities and differences between the current COVID-19-related economic volatility and past economic crises. He offers his perspective on the types of recovery the United States could expect (“W”—not a “U” or a “V”) and why, even in the best of times, there is so much less economic certainty than we believe.
Recognizing Depression in the era of COVID-19 with Dr. Sallie De Golia
April 28, 2020 16:04 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBClinical professor, psychiatrist and psychotherapist Dr. Sallie De Golia discusses common mood disorders and their symptoms. With particular expertise in time-limited dynamic psychotherapy, Dr. De Golia is a specialist in treating mood disorders. This timely conversation includes an exploration of the symptoms of COVID-19-related depression.
Recognizing Depression in the Era of COVID-19 with Dr. Sallie De Golia
April 28, 2020 16:04 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBClinical professor, psychiatrist and psychotherapist Sallie De Golia, MD, discusses common mood disorders and their symptoms. With particular expertise in time-limited dynamic psychotherapy, Dr. De Golia is a specialist in treating mood disorders. This timely conversation includes an exploration of the symptoms of COVID-19-related depression.