Program
We're here to champion you — to remind you that yes, you can. And we're building a community to help you to get there.
gal·va·niz·er
/ˈgalvəˌnīzer/
a leader who stimulates and excites people to action
#1 Reason at Stanford
I don’t feel equipped to tackle the problem, and I don’t know how to proceed
2 Most Requested Resources
A structured curriculum to help build a company
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Mentorship from people with similar backgrounds
We surveyed women across Stanford's campus to understand what holds them back from starting companies
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Lower Barrier to Entry
You don't need a team or a pitch deck to apply, just the passion to learn and hustle hard
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Tailored Curriculum
We'll personalize resources based on your team's needs and goals
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Inspiring Community
Learn from incredible peers and come away with a new board of directors to add to your life
We Built Galvanizer For You

Ann Bordetsky
COO of Rival, Investor at Jane VC, Prev. Director of BD at Uber
GSB Alum

Nicole Quinn
Partner at Lightspeed Ventures
GSB Alum

Angela Lee
Founding Partner of 37 Angels, Chief Innovation Officer & Associate Dean of Columbia Business School
A Few of Our Speakers
Our Program
Community is a place where the connections felt in our hearts make themselves known in the bonds between people, and where the tuggings and pullings of those bonds keep opening our hearts.
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— Parker J. Palmer
APR 4
Timeline
Weekly Meetings
Wednesdays 6 - 9pm
8 WEEKS
JUN 4
Kickoff Retreat
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Pitch Day
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What the Research Says
Previous Expert Office Hours
Community is a place where the connections felt in our hearts make themselves known in the bonds between people, and where the tuggings and pullings of those bonds keep opening our hearts.
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— Parker J. Palmer