>>Every major event in my life has been fueled by serendipity: from founding my first startup as well as my last startup to meeting the co-founding partner of my venture capital fund and even meeting my life-partner, serendipity has played a mysterious and indispensable role in my life"
A major guiding principle of how I live my life and move through the world is to approach every opportunity with a prepared mind. I embrace the unknown and unexpected with open arms, excited by new encounters, cross-pollination, and the possibility of new opportunities.<<
Mike Lin on the role of Serendipity as a Serial Entrepreneur in the Sustainability World
Event Details
About Mike Lin:
As a Co-founder and General Partner at Dangerous Ventures, Mike invests in startups building a more resilient and sustainable future. With a focus on empowering people, the planet, and society, Mike brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table.
Before diving into venture capital, Mike was the Founder and CEO of Fenix International, a renewable energy and fintech startup that has positively impacted millions of lives across nine countries. His dedication to social and environmental prosperity, combined with the element of serendipity, has earned him numerous awards and accolades, including recognition from The New York Times, Forbes, and Bloomberg.
Why Attend?
Gain insights from Mike's experience as an investor, engineer, and serial entrepreneur.
Learn how serendipitous encounters can shape entrepreneurial success and innovation.
Discover strategies for building a resilient and sustainable future while creating wealth.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a visionary leader in the field of sustainability, entrepreneurship, and the role of serendipity. RSVP now to secure your spot!
Let's come together to explore how we can get rich while saving the planet through the magic of serendipity!
Join the Serendipity Venture Lab
Spring Quarter 2024
Problem-Solving through Serendipity-Driven Innovation
Are you ready to turn chance encounters into game-changing opportunities? As an aspiring entrepreneur, mastering the art of serendipity can be your key to unlocking success in solving complex issues and building a competitive advantage.
Join us for a three-session workshop for Sustainability Problems this Spring Quarter of 2024 at Stanford's prestigious d.school. This is your chance to learn how to harness the power of serendipitous encounters to drive innovation and create a lasting impact in the world.
🌱 Why Attend?
Narrow down a Problem & unlock Creative Solutions: Learn how to transform sustainability problems into innovative solutions, and potentially apply for Startup Garage in Fall 2024 (Application Deadline end of May).
Your Network: Connect with fellow aspiring entrepreneurs, and meet potential co-founders, and thought leaders in the field of sustainability.
Gain Practical Skills: Receive individual mentoring sessions, and plenty of material for sustainable business modeling. Walk away with actionable tools to build a competitive advantage in your entrepreneurial journey.
Inspiration and Insights: Hear real-world stories of entrepreneurs who have turned serendipity into success, and discover how you can do the same.
Enjoy Pizza & Boba Tea in every workshop session!
📅 Event Details:
Date: Three workshop sessions (each 120min) on April 17, May 8, and May 22
Location: 📍 @Stanford d.school 550-126, Food is provided.
Maximum of 16 students
This workshop series is a part of a research study conducted by Nele Terveen and Prof Sheri Sheppard. By providing your consent, you will be asked to keep a journal of your experiences. Learn more about it after your RSVP.
You will be gifted a $50 gift card for Amazon!
Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to create smart luck from chance encounters and build a brighter, more sustainable future. Spread the word and join us for a workshop that will transform the way you approach entrepreneurship!
For more information on the syllabus and workshop material sign up, or contact us at terveen@stanford.edu
Let's harness the power of serendipity together and make a difference in the world!
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What is Serendipity?
Smart Luck!
The discovery of Penicillin.
A chance event in a London laboratory in 1928 changed the course of medicine. Alexander Fleming, a bacteriologist at St. Mary’s Hospital, had returned from a vacation when, while talking to a colleague, he noticed a zone around an invading fungus on an agar plate in which the bacteria did not grow. After isolating the mold and identifying it as belonging to the Penicillium genus, Fleming obtained an extract from the mold, naming its active agent penicillin. He determined that penicillin had an antibacterial effect on staphylococci and other gram-positive pathogens.
Explore the power of serendipity-driven innovation and learn how unexpected encounters can fuel your entrepreneurial journey, guiding you toward valuable solutions and connections you never imagined possible.
Are you ready to wake up your inner innovator and tackle real-world challenges head-on?
Have you recently recognized a social or environmental problem?
Have you been sitting on a potential business idea?
Serendipity is the ‘surprising discovery that results from unplanned moments in which our decisions and actions lead to valuable outcomes’:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/joms.12890
Innovation at Work: The power of serendipity: https://www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/2023/innovation-at-work-the-power-of-serendipity/