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Innovation Advice from George Lucas

By Randy Komisar - Stanford
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Lecture Description

Komisar relates some of the advice that George Lucas, acclaimed director of the Star Wars series, gave him in order to create compelling and visionary ideas: It is difficult to paint on a blank canvas, but it is easier to do so when there are few dots already splashed on. The notion of innovating around inchoate concepts are applicable to the entrepreneurship business, Komisar notes.

Course Index

  1. A Venture Capitalist Innovation Process
  2. The TiVo Transformation
  3. Innovation Advice from George Lucas
  4. A Cautionary Word on the Deferred Life Plan
  5. Necessity-Driven Entrepreneurship
  6. Lessons Learned from Failures
  7. A View On Industry Bubbles and Investment Partners
  8. Optimizing Career and Life Opportunities
  9. Different Entrepreneurs Excel in Various Company Stages
  10. Skills Of Great Entrepreneurs
  11. The Supportive Silicon Valley Ecosystem