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At Stanford University since 1995, Professor Tom Byers holds the Entrepreneurship Professorship and serves as the Faculty Director of the Stanford Technology Ventures Program (STVP). He specializes in principled entrepreneurship and responsible technology innovation, focusing on applied ethics in education. He has advised numerous projects bridging entrepreneurship with national security and sustainability, reflecting his commitment to addressing real-world challenges. An accomplished author, Tom co-wrote the widely-used textbook 'Technology Ventures: Idea to Enterprise'. He frequently collaborates with academic institutions around the world and has hosted over 50 roundtable discussions on entrepreneurship education. Recognized for his teaching excellence, he has received multiple prestigious awards, including the Gordon Prize from the National Academy of Engineering and Stanford University's Gores Award. His academic background includes a BS in Industrial Engineering, an MBA, and a PhD in Business Administration from UC Berkeley.
The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.