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Fern Mandelbaum is a Lecturer in Management at Stanford Graduate School of Business and Managing Partner at Vista Venture Partners. Her investment focus targets companies enhancing human potential including Guild Education, BetterUp, and MissionU.
Mandelbaum teaches 'Entrepreneurship from Diverse Perspectives' (STRAMGT 308), leveraging her experience as former CEO of Skyline Products and current board advisor. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes experiential learning through case studies examining leadership transitions, startup resilience, and diverse entrepreneurial pathways.
Case studies explore founder succession challenges, strategic pivoting, and organizational development in technology startups. Recent work analyzes leadership transition dynamics in diversity-focused nonprofits and product development failures.
With an MBA from Stanford GSB, Mandelbaum bridges academic instruction with practical venture investment expertise. She serves as advisor to companies including Pair Eyewear and HelloAva.
