Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders (ETL) Eric Volmar (Stanford University) - A New Entrepreneurship Playbook
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Nov 24, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Eric Volmar, teaching lead at Stanford's Gordian Knot Center, shares his insights on the evolution of entrepreneurship. He highlights the transition from internet software to deep tech, emphasizing the need for new playbooks that address longer timelines and higher capital demands. Volmar explores the renewed government role in tech investment and the importance of blended capital models. He also encourages student innovators to adapt their strategies to navigate this complex landscape, merging technology with policy for national security.
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Public-Sector Work Can Transform Founders
- Serving in government or collaborating on big missions reshapes entrepreneurs and opens unique opportunities.
- Eric found public service transformative and urges others to consider policy engagement as a career choice.
Translate Tech Into Policy Outcomes
- Learn to translate technical expertise into policy solutions by pairing technology with law and regulation.
- Eric's class asks students to propose policy changes and public reports to pull technology into practice.
Be A Diplomat, Not A Maverick
- Respect government norms and culture; treat engagement like entering another country with different rules.
- Act like a diplomat rather than a maverick when you need to work within institutions and regulations.