Stanford Pathfinders with Howard Wolf
102 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 17 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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Approaches to Attacking COVID-19 with Bonnie Maldonado
April 20, 2020 17:00 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBStanford Professor and Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases Bonnie Maldonado discusses the critical issues arising during this global pandemic, including preserving the safety of medical workers while identifying and treating the sick.
Approaches to Attacking COVID-19 with Dr. Bonnie Maldonado
April 20, 2020 17:00 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBStanford Professor and Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases Bonnie Maldonado, MD, discusses the critical issues arising during this global pandemic, including preserving the safety of medical workers while identifying and treating the sick.
Women in Venture Capital with Nicole Quinn
March 23, 2020 17:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBNicole Quinn of Lightspeed Venture Partners discusses the growth of women in venture capital, why it’s vital to listen to core customers, and the importance of being open to new ideas. In a career that has taken her from startups to wealth management to branding and beyond, Nicole has seen firsthand how “hard work, determination, and grit set apart the good from the great.”
Compelling, Confident Public Speaking with Matt Abrahams
March 09, 2020 17:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBProlific writer, accomplished educator, and innovative coach, Matt Abrahams is on a mission to help people shed their fears and shine in the spotlight. He discusses the power (and possibility!) of communicating without freaking out.
The Future of the NBA with Amy Brooks
February 24, 2020 18:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBAmy Brooks, NBA Chief Innovation Officer and Stanford MBA, talks about the future of the National Basketball Association leagues. With 1.6 billion followers globally, Brooks is responsible for growing all aspects of the NBA. Brooks also holds the highest ranking position of any woman at the organization.
Leading the Largest Franchise Group in the US with Greg Flynn
January 27, 2020 17:23 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBGreg Flynn, founder and CEO of Flynn Restaurant Group and Flynn Properties, discusses how he started with a handful of franchises and went on to transform an entire industry.
Driving Customer Excellence with Jill Gwaltney
January 13, 2020 18:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBJill Gwaltney, founder of Rauxa, one of the fastest women-owned digital marketing agencies in advertising, explains the philosophy of doing what’s right for the client and not giving up until you have exceeded customer expectations.
Changing How Men Shop with Brian Spaly
December 16, 2019 18:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBBrian Spaly, co-founder of New York-based men’s apparel company Bonobos, discusses how his Stanford MBA led him on a path to disrupt the men’s online fashion industry.
Growth and Government with Susan Rice
December 02, 2019 18:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBSusan Rice, former UN Ambassador and diplomat, discusses her formative years at Stanford and Oxford, her current views on Washington politics and her new memoir, Tough Love.
Breaking Gender Barriers at High Speed with Julia Landauer
November 18, 2019 18:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBJulia Landauer, professional NASCAR driver and advocate for female empowerment in professional motorsports, discusses how she’s building her brand at the intersection of technology, community and racing.
Behind the Scenes of Hollywood with Gale Hurd
November 04, 2019 18:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBGale Hurd, the creative writing power behind the blockbuster film series Aliens and the TV hitThe Walking Dead, shares stories about how her career started in Hollywood and offers advice for those seeking careers in writing or producing films.
Talking Football with Jim Plunkett
October 21, 2019 17:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBJim Plunkett, Heisman trophy winner, two-time MVP and the most celebrated athlete in Stanford history, details his biggest competitive challenges and success stories throughout his sports career.
Former Oakland Raiders quarterback Jim Plunkett talks about his legendary career at Stanford and in the NFL
October 21, 2019 17:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBHeisman trophy winner and two-time MVP, Jim Plunkett is the most celebrated athlete in Stanford history. He walks us through his biggest competitive challenges and success stories throughout his sports career and life after football.
National Security and Intelligence with Amy Zegart
October 07, 2019 17:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBAmy Zegart, senior fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, examines US intelligence challenges, cyber security and American foreign policy.
Redefining How We Think About Food with Maya Adam
September 23, 2019 17:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBMedical Doctor Maya Adam talks about America's love-hate relationship with food.
A Football Life and Career with Andrew Luck
September 09, 2019 17:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBA look back at our conversation with former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck, who surprised the world with the announcement of his retirement from the NFL at the age of 29.
The Choice to Forgive with Fred Luskin
August 12, 2019 17:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBFred Luskin, founder of the Stanford Forgiveness Projects, explains what forgiveness is and what it isn’t—and how the choice transforms anger into healing and peace.
Issues of Aging in Today's Busy Society with Carroll Estes
July 29, 2019 08:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBCarroll L. Estes, professor and founding director of the Institute for Health and Aging, demystifies misconceptions about healthy aging.
The Rising Popularity of eSports with Pete Vlastelica
July 15, 2019 17:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBPete Vlastelica, president and CEO of Major League Gaming, discusses how the landscape of sports—both traditional and electronic—is evolving.
The Power of Humor in the Workplace with Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas
July 01, 2019 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBStanford professor Jennifer Aaker and lecturer Naomi Bagdonas examine the positive power of humor in the workplace to achieve business objectives.
Smart Money Investing with Mark Curtis
June 17, 2019 15:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBMark Curtis, managing director of Greystone Consulting, a business of Morgan Stanley, discusses his decades-long career as a top multibillion-dollar wealth and investment portfolio manager.
Deep Space Travel and Beyond with Ellen Ochoa
May 06, 2019 07:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBEllen Ochoa, former NASA astronaut, discusses her pioneering journey as the first Latina in space in this exclusive interview.
The Right Way to Choose a College with Denise Pope
April 22, 2019 07:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBDoes the brand name of the college you attend actually matter? Denise Pope, senior lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Education, says no—the key is engagement inside and outside the classroom.
Talking Major League Baseball with David Flemming
April 06, 2019 16:34 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBDavid Flemming, sportscaster and play-by-play announcer for the San Francisco Giants, discusses his illustrious career in Major League Baseball and broadcast sports.
Baseball, Business and Community-building with Dave Kaval
March 23, 2019 16:44 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBDave Kaval, president of the Oakland Athletics, discusses his career in sports and the A's quest to build a new ballpark that helps bring the community together.
A Football Life and Career with Andrew Luck
March 09, 2019 16:46 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBAndrew Luck, football powerhouse and quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, discusses his childhood growing up in Germany, college years playing football at Stanford University, and his favorite memories on and off the field.
Constructive Vigilance with Larry Diamond
February 23, 2019 19:40 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBLarry Diamond, senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, discusses his recent report, “Chinese Influence & American Interests: Promoting Constructive Vigilance,” and the compelling conclusion it draws about China’s manipulation attempts in the United States.
Disrupting Group Health Care with Ali Diab
February 09, 2019 18:58 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBAli Diab, cofounder of Collective Health, a company that works to find new ways to address rising health care costs, explains why he believes every CEO in America is in the health care business and how to balance the needs of companies and employees.
Giving Better with Rob Reich
January 26, 2019 19:22 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBRob Reich, professor of political science at Stanford and author of Just Giving: Why Philanthropy Is Failing Democracy and How It Can Do Better, discusses how the current laws and policies that structure philanthropic activity tend to favor the interests of wealthy individuals.
Launching Students to Adulthood with Abby Falik
December 15, 2018 23:07 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBAbby Falik, founder and CEO of Global Citizen Year, discusses the importance of taking a “gap year” between college and high school to work on projects in a nonclassroom environment—and why she calls it a “launch year” instead.
Seeing Around Corners with Ann Miura-Ko
December 01, 2018 21:26 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBAnn Miura-Ko, cofounder of Floodgate, discusses the challenges of building a venture capital firm in Silicon Valley, the investments that helped build her reputation as one of the most powerful women in start-ups and the characteristics of a great entrepreneur.
Rapping with K.Flay
November 17, 2018 21:24 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBK.Flay, hip-hop artist and two-time Grammy nominee, discusses her interest in lyrics, her disdain for music on the radio and how a budding interest in college led to a career in music.
A Diversity of Success with Miriam Rivera
November 03, 2018 17:15 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBMiriam Rivera, cofounder and partner of Ulu Ventures, talks about her journey from discovering her passion for education to making waves as managing partner of one of Silicon Valley’s most diverse venture capital firms.
The Business of Basketball with Joe Lacob
October 20, 2018 22:42 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBJoe Lacob, owner and CEO of the Golden State Warriors, discusses how his experience as a venture capitalist influenced his success in running the NBA’s current dynasty, his decision to move the team to a new arena in San Francisco and his expectations of the Warriors during the 2018–2019 season.
Workplace Activism with Lily Zheng
October 06, 2018 22:40 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBLily Zheng, author, consultant and activist, discusses some of the successes and hardships that the trans community is facing in corporate America and shares surprising findings from the research for her book, Gender Ambiguity in the Workplace: Transgender and Gender-Diverse Discrimination.
Changing Banking with Cryptocurrency and Blockchain with Chris Larsen
September 22, 2018 14:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBChris Larsen, cofounder and executive chairman of Ripple, discusses the promise of XRP and other cryptocurrencies and how blockchain technology will change the nature of business.
Earning a Spot on the Bench with Justice Goodwin Liu
September 08, 2018 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBJustice Goodwin Liu, Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court, discusses his ascension to the highest court in the United States. He recounts his upbringing as the son of immigrant parents, his education, his clerkship with Ruth Bader Ginsburg and his experience with the confirmation process.
Unlocking Your Creative Potential with Tina Seelig
August 25, 2018 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBTina Seelig, professor of the practice in the department of management science and engineering at Stanford University and faculty director of the Stanford Technology Ventures Program, discusses creativity, problem-solving and the importance of reframing questions to arrive at the best solutions. Her recent TED Talk on risks and luck is available now at https://tinyurl.com/y8eg4k94
The Future of Collegiate Athletics with Ken Shropshire
June 16, 2018 16:25 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBKen Shropshire, CEO of the Global Sport Institute and adidas Distinguished Professor of Global Sport at Arizona State University, discusses the current state of college athletics and how to ensure that athletes get the most out of their college experience.
Redefining What It Means to be an Elder with Chip Conley
June 04, 2018 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBChip Conley, entrepreneur and author, discusses his journey from hotelier to Airbnb and his quest to help business leaders rethink the value of elders in the workforce. His new book, “Wisdom at Work: The Making of a Modern Elder,” will be released later this year.
"Real American" with Julie Lythcott-Haims
May 19, 2018 21:36 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBJulie Lythcott-Haims, author of “Real American,” discusses her memoir about growing up biracial in America.
Keeping Up with the Changing Face of America with Tristan Walker
May 05, 2018 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBTristan Walker, CEO of Walker and Company, discusses the ambitions that lead him from humble beginnings to his role as the founder of a company that is poised to change the way health and beauty products are created, marketed and sold.
Combating Workplace Harassment with Gretchen Carlson
April 21, 2018 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBGretchen Carlson, author and television commentator, discusses her role as a vocal proponent of the #MeToo movement and how men can be allies in the effort to shut down sexual harassment. The current executive chairwoman of the Miss America pageant also talks about how she intends to change the competition. Her new book, “Be Fierce: Stop Harassment and Take Your Power Back,” is available now.
The State of Journalism and Democracy with Ted Koppel
April 07, 2018 15:13 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBTed Koppel, veteran journalist and former host of ABC’s Nightline, discusses the evolution of journalism and the impact that it’s had on producing an informed electorate.
Inspiring the Next Generation of Leaders with Sylvia Acevedo
March 24, 2018 17:15 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBSylvia Acevedo, CEO of the Girl Scouts of America, discusses the influence that being a Girl Scout had on her life, her career as a rocket propulsion scientist, and how the Girl Scouts' emphasis on civics, math, technology and enterprise is shaping America's girls into the leaders of tomorrow.
What Unites Us with David Kennedy
March 10, 2018 16:02 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBDavid Kennedy, historian, faculty and Stanford citizen, discusses the convergence of history expertise and love of country and speaks about American Creed, the new film from Kennedy and Condoleezza Rice.
Everything You Wanted to Know About Wine but Were Afraid to Ask with Mark Oldman
February 10, 2018 15:50 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBMark Oldman, former internet entrepreneur and current wine expert, discusses everything you need to know about buying, drinking and enjoying wine.
Silicon Valley and the Future of Tech with Ruth Porat
January 27, 2018 16:58 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBRuth Porat, Silicon Valley business leader and CFO of Google/Alphabet, discusses the current state of affairs in Silicon Valley and what excites her about the future of technology.
The United States and Russia Relations with Mike McFaul
January 13, 2018 17:16 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBMike McFaul, current Stanford University professor and former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, discusses the state of relations between the United States and Russia and the reasons for Russian meddling in 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Addressing Problems Facing the United States with Tom Steyer
December 30, 2017 16:27 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBTom Steyer, former hedge fund manager, current progressive political activist and founder of NextGen America, discusses his ideas for how to address the many problems facing the United States.