معرفی
Claudia Fan Munce is a Lecturer in Management at the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB), holding the Nicholas E. Donatiello, Jr. Lecturer title for 2024–2025. She is affiliated with the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and teaches courses on venture capital, entrepreneurship, and corporate governance. Her professional roles include venture advisor at NEA (a $24B venture capital firm), member of Broadway Angels, and chairwoman of Global Corporate Venturing. She serves on boards of entities like Best Buy Corp, CoreLogic Inc, and Parity.org, focusing on advancing women and minorities in leadership.
Education:
- MS in Management, Stanford GSB, 1995
- MS in Computer Science Engineering, Santa Clara University, 1988
Research & Expertise: Claudia is a global leader in venture ecosystems and corporate investing, with prior roles as Managing Director of IBM Venture Capital Group and Director of Commercialization at IBM Research. She has advised numerous startups and contributed to articles/books on innovation ecosystems. Her work emphasizes partnerships between entrepreneurs and investors, governance principles, and diversity in leadership.
Awards:
- Lifetime Achievement Award from Global Corporate Venturing
Teaching & Contributions: Co-instructor for STRAMGT 330 (Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital) and STRAMGT 523 (Corporate Governance). She advises on evolving partnership models for startups and investors, leveraging her experience across Silicon Valley, global venture networks, and corporate boards.
Leadership Roles:
- Founding Chairwoman, Global Corporate Venturing
- Board Member, National Association of Corporate Directors (Northern California)
