Problems That Cannot be “Fixed” – Part 1

I have had the great luck to be the student leader of some amazing organizations on campus. Maybe it's just me and the fact that I am often displeased with the status quo, I find myself faced with "turn-around" jobs when I take over the leadership of these organizations. One way I evaluate the health … Continue reading Problems That Cannot be “Fixed” – Part 1 →

The Good and Bad Things about Working with Stanford Students

My observations here only apply to Stanford students, since I go here. I can't say much about high school students since I wasn't smart enough in high school to be like these guys: Daniel Brusilovsky, Max Marmer, Cory Levy. Anyway, Stanford students - I love them, they're all so amazing. But hanging out with them … Continue reading The Good and Bad Things about Working with Stanford Students →

On Saying No

But no is cold and heavy. It puts an end to things. In that way, it is a word of control. Its very use suggests a speaker who actually knows something, who won't bend, who won't give in to what you want simply because you want it. No says the case has not been made. … Continue reading On Saying No →

How I Go About My Meetings

I love it when people come up to me to try to pick my brain about their idea, whether it's about entrepreneurship education at Stanford, a new startup idea, or just something random. However, I am really impressed by those who take the time to prepare and think about how I can benefit from what they … Continue reading How I Go About My Meetings →