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Matthew Abrahams
Lecturer
BioMatt Abrahams is a passionate, collaborative and innovative educator and coach. He has published research articles on cognitive planning, persuasion, and interpersonal communication.
Matt recently published the second edition of his book Speaking Up Without Freaking Out, a book written to help the millions of people who suffer from anxiety around speaking in public. Additionally, Matt developed a software package that provides instant, proscriptive feedback to presenters. Prior to teaching, Matt held senior leadership positions in several leading software companies, where he created and ran global training and development organizations.
Matt is also Co-Founder and Principal at Bold Echo Communications Solutions, a presentation and communication skills company based in Silicon Valley that helps people improve their presentation skills. Matt has worked with executives to help prepare and present keynote addresses and IPO road shows, conduct media interviews, and deliver TED talks.
He is currently a member of the Management Communication Association (where he received a “Rising Star” award) as well as the National and Western States Communication Associations. Matt received his undergraduate degree in psychology from Stanford and his graduate degree in communication studies from UC Davis. -
Avidit Acharya
Professor of Political Science, by courtesy, of Political Economics at the Graduate School of Business and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution
BioAvi Acharya is a professor of political science at Stanford University; a professor, by courtesy, of political economy at the Stanford Graduate School of Business; and senior fellow, by courtesy, at the Hoover Institution. He works in the fields of political economy and formal political theory.
His first book, Deep Roots: How Slavery Still Shapes Southern Politics (Princeton University Press, 2018), received the William H. Riker Award for the best book in political economy in 2019. His second book, The Cartel System of States: An Economic Theory of International Politics (Oxford University Press, 2023), provides a new understanding of the territorial state system as it developed through time and exists today.
His papers have been published in both economics and political science journals and have received awards such as the Elinor Ostrom best paper award, the Gosnell Prize in political methodology, and the Joseph Bernd best paper award. He is an editor at the journal Social Choice and Welfare and an advisory editor at Games and Economic Behavior.
He earned a PhD in political economy from Princeton University in 2012 and a BA in economics and mathematics from Yale University in 2006. Before joining the Stanford faculty, he taught in the economics and political science departments of the University of Rochester. -
Nitin Agarwal
Network Manager, Stanford Institute for Innovation in Developing Economies (SEED)
BioHere’s a little about my journey so far:
I started my career with Continental Engines in exports and operations, followed by roles in strategic consulting at Feedback Consulting and marketing operations with indiamarkets.com and siliconindia. In 2003, I transitioned to banking, holding leadership positions at ICICI Bank and YES Bank in branch operations, customer service, and investment sales.
In 2007, I shifted toward entrepreneurship with TiE Delhi-NCR, where I’ve spent the last 17 years supporting startups and founders, building mentoring programs, and leading networking events across various sectors. I enjoy working closely with entrepreneurs to foster growth and create meaningful connections.
On the personal front, I’m happily married, and my wife and I have a 12-year-old son who keeps us on our toes! As a family, we love exploring new places and spending time together. Outside of work, I’m passionate about mentorship and entrepreneurship, always looking for ways to give back to the community. -
Burton Alper
Lecturer
BioBurt has dedicated his entire career to making exceptional communication a competitive advantage. He helps leaders articulate their ideas more effectively through improved content development, storytelling, and presentation techniques.
He serves as a Lecturer and Presentation Coach at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. There, he helps students on all forms of communication ranging from business writing to oral presentations. As part of Stanford’s IGNITE faculty, Burt works with entrepreneurs in India and China to help them deliver compelling investor pitch presentations. He has worked with senior leaders in Stanford’s Athletic Department and several distinguished faculty members at Stanford’s School of Medicine.
Burt also consults with entrepreneurs, executives and corporate teams outside of Stanford who are preparing for high-stakes and high-profile presentations. His coaching ranges from initial content strategy through delivery coaching and anxiety management.
Prior to his work in the presentation coaching arena, Burt spent 12 years at Catchword Branding, a firm he co-founded in 1998. During his tenure there, he served as the head of strategy and business development. -
Navin Arvinda
Regional Manager, Finance Operations, Stanford Institute for Innovation in Developing Economies (SEED)
BioSeed Regional Manager for Finance Operations and will be based in Chennai.
I am Chartered Accountant (India CPA) with about 8 years of experience working with Daimler India, Caterpillar India, and most recently, Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, India’s largest eye care chain. He brings expertise in audits, reporting, treasury, and budgeting.
I proudly identifies myself as a Chennai person through and through, completely by heart and soul. I bleeds yellow more than blue because and i am a die-hard Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fan.
Food is is passion, and i can spend endless hours watching food reviews rather than just eating the food. If you ever want to chat, a cup of filter coffee would make it even better.
Fitness has recently become my new obsession, and I loves dedicating time to it.
Feel free to reach out to me on Slack.
