
The Case for Teaching Entrepreneurship Like We Teach Science
A study confirms the value of teaching entrepreneurship in secondary school, and argues that entrepreneurship should be taught widely, not reserved for future business majors.

A study confirms the value of teaching entrepreneurship in secondary school, and argues that entrepreneurship should be taught widely, not reserved for future business majors.

What happens when you put students who’ve never met into a team, give them a big problem, and just hours to solve it? Jennifer Gessner shares tips you can try at your own school.

Real company challenges raise the stakes for students—but without the right structure, they can undermine learning. Here’s what educators and partners need to get right.

‘Epic Disruptions’ author Scott Anthony, a Dartmouth Professor and acolyte of the late Clay Christensen, shares surprising facts about 11 world-changing breakthroughs.

These research-backed teaching modules build real-world entrepreneurial skills.

AI is accelerating product development in Lean LaunchPad classes -- but Steve Blank is encountering overwhelmed students and worried customers.

Your first idea doesn’t matter. What’s important is being able to reevaluate when circumstances change.

New research shows that working closely with female entrepreneurs increased women’s entrepreneurial confidence—and made them more likely to begin their careers at young firms.

The Harvard Case Methodology, which emphasizes vigorous debate guided by teachers, can help students gain the thinking skills they need to succeed as business owners.

The creators of a digital tool for parents to motivate their children had validated their idea through research, but the company failed. This case study and course explore what should have been done.
The 2026 Lean Launchpad session wrapped up in June at Stanford University. Here are some takeaways for new and future business owners.



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