News & Events Library
Nick Benavides hosted a session covering the differences between different data science roles, on-the-job skills, and tips on how to get started in the industry as well as standing out once you're in.
MS&E alumnus Alex Lin discussed his career path and the details of the titles he’s held – the work that he did and currently does, what they *really* involved, and how he transitioned from one role or area to another - across academic research, the life sciences, and even his own venture-backed startup before moving to the investment-side of the world.
The role of a capital allocator at a pension, family office, endowment or fund of funds (“LP investing”) is an important, but often overlooked, potential career path in finance. Jenny Chen described how determining asset allocations, understanding risk/return parameters, and evaluating and selecting fund managers is a complex, but rewarding job.
Building early-stage product is a mixture of art and science that falls outside the bounds of most traditional coursework. Jacob Choi talked about his experiences building early-stage products, the wild adventures of taking a product from 0 to 1, and getting your foot in the door to product management.
Current MS&E MS students Guillaume Noziere and Stepan (Stephan) Sharkov hosted a panel session discussing their internship experiences, including how they got them, and what they learned before, during and after.
Rollins Stallworth shared how his personal and professional experiences as a former professional athlete, Head of Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and current Venture capitalist shaped his views on how one can pursue a career path that aligns their economic desires and moral compass.
Jeff Fenton hosted an informal conversation, reviewing his career path and the details of the various titles he’s held over the years - what they *really* involved, the work that he did and currently does, and how he transitioned from one role or area to another.
In the quest for career insights, MS&E alum David Telleen-Lawton encourages MS&E students to start having conversations with their FutureSelf. Master's student Daniela Rendon shares her experience implementing the technique.
MS&E alumni Sean Howard (MS '21), Lead Project Manager at Criteo CBDC Solutions, and Catherine Gu (MS '21), Head of CBDC and Protocol at Visa Crypto, discuss challenges and advantages of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and how to design the future of money.
We had a wonderful group of Stanford alums share their stories about how they applied a strategic thinking mindset to their professional careers. They discussed how one course, in particular, Global Entrepreneurial Marketing, shaped their perspective on strategically planning for the long-term.
An open panel discussion with several MS&E alumni focusing on their experience as a Black student at Stanford and as a Black professional in industry. Panelists shared their stories, experiences, insight, and advice.
COVID-19 showed itself to be a significant disruption to key aspects of our society, and we've had time to learn several lessons that we could integrate into our vision of our individual and collective futures. In this session, MS&E alum Adib Kshirsagar discuss these noteworthy lessons, and how they can apply to the nature of work, the implications on the technology landscape as well as our relationship with uncertainty.
MS&E alumna Laura Marino, product executive with 20 years of experience leading product management teams across start-ups and large organizations, provides an in-depth session on one of the most interesting and challenging roles in product-led companies. Laura presents an overview of the role of product management and the responsibilities in each stage of the product lifecycle.
An open panel discussion with several MS&E alumni focusing on their experience as a woman at Stanford and as a professional in industry and academia. Panelists shared their stories, experiences, insight, and advice.
In this session, Ahmed Reza discusses tips for startups on surviving and thriving in the COVID-19 economic crisis and the opportunities that arise from it.
An open panel discussion with several MS&E alumni focusing on their experience as a Latino/a/x student at Stanford and as a Latino/a/x professional in industry. Panelists shared their stories, experiences, insight, and advice.
An open panel discussion with several MS&E alumni focusing on their experience as an international student at Stanford and as a professional in industry. Panelists shared their stories, experiences, insight, and advice.
MS&E alum Thomas Igeme (BS ‘10) provides insights on how to navigate the current job market through the effects of COVID-19. Thomas also provides students with practical and strategic tips for navigating a job search remotely during shelter-in-place orders.
An open panel discussion with several MS&E alumni focusing on their experience as a Black student at Stanford and as a Black professional in industry. Panelists shared their stories, experiences, insight and advice.