27: Why Disruptive Tech Needs Skilled Networkers & Psych Majors With Mike Steep, Stanford University [Main T4C episode]

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Mike Steep is the Executive Director of the Digital Cities Program at Stanford University and an adjunct professor. He works in the field of disruptive technology where he analyzes innovation in the tech industry and its ability to change and improve life in urban centers. Mike received his M.B.A. in General Management and Finance from the University of Virginia Darden Business School in the 80s. After graduating, he worked at Hewlett-Packard, Xerox, Apple, Microsoft Corporation, PARC, and a variety of other tech companies and startups. In the late ‘90s, Mike participated in an Executive Program at Harvard University called the Odyssey Program and a decade later, he participated in a different Executive Program at the University of Cambridge that specialized in Digital Business Entrepreneur Studies. Mike graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton Business School with a B.A. in American Civilization.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• What are the incredible innovations to the food industry that may be realized in the near future like actually programming your food to meet your specific health needs! (3:12)
• How networking without a specific purpose is a critical skill to gain information and knowledge (7:20)
• What is the Churchill Club and why you should become a member (9:06)
• How your being able to ‘adapt’ is a critical attribute to cultivate (10:14)
• What are the college courses that can get you into the ‘disruptive’ technology mindset (11:05)
• Why being forward-thinking and open-minded is essential in the technology field (22:01)
• How extracurricular activities in college can shape your future career (26:09)

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