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A Stanford University initiative Stanford Seed, led by the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB), announced its expansion to India. The institute aims to build upon the success it has achieved since its inception in 2011. The Seed Transformation Program through which faculty, staff and coaches have trained more than 500 business leaders with the goal of promoting prosperity in their regions, first launched in 2013 in West Africa and subsequently expanded in 2016 to East Africa.
Jesper Sørensen, Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Professor of Organizational Behavior at the GSB and executive director of Seed said that “The impact of Seed in West and East Africa has been astounding, with nearly two-thirds of participants reporting increased revenue and job creation. We are five years into our journey, and just getting started. We believe and seen that this unique model can help some of the most dynamic business leaders in these regions drive the kinds of firm growth that underlies sustainable regional prosperity. We are very eager to see its impact in India.”