Ilya Strebulaev

Director of Venture Capital Initiative

Stanford Business School

Artificial Intelligence

Growth & Investment

About Me

Tenured chaired Professor of Finance and Private Equity at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. An expert in venture capital, private equity, entrepreneurial finance, innovation, corporate finance, and financial decision-making. My work has been published and received numerous prizes and awards. My research has been featured in major academic journals as well as a variety of public media, including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Founder and faculty director of the Stanford GSB Venture Capital Initiative that brings together academic researchers and practitioners to advance and promote research and teaching on innovation and venture capital. At Stanford, I teach on venture capital, angel financing, and private equity. I often lead executive workshops to business leaders on venture capital, the ecosystem of Silicon Valley, corporate innovation, strategic financial decision-making, funding of innovation, and investing in the VC industry.

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Unicorn Hunting: Unveiling What Makes Startup Value Soar

Amid sky-high valuations making the headlines, it's crucial to uncover what truly propels a company's value to soar. Factors like genuine growth potential, innovative revenue models, and a clear pathway to profitability can set a startup apart in a saturated market. What convinces investors to stake millions on unprofitable ventures? How can entrepreneurs build sustainable models that not only draw investment but also deliver real value? And as valuations fluctuate, how can we discern between true innovation and fleeting hype?

Most Recent AI Venture Trends in Silicon Valley

Pr. Ilya Strebulaev dives into the future of AI by identifying the current major trends, most promising investors, startups, and themes across layers of the entire AI landscape. Predictions over the next 12 months based on his in-depth research work and talks with major investors.