AeA/Stanford Executive Institute
High-Tech's Most Renowned Executive Experience

2007 AeA/Stanford Executive Institute Participant Testimonials

"Very inspiring. One of the best courses, if not the best, that I have ever attended."
-  Manager Business Development, Dolby

"It was an honor and a privilege to be taught by true thought leaders in their respectful fields."
- Director of Client Engineering, Adobe Systems, Inc.

"This is a very practical & potentially life changing program for High Tech executives.  It is full of 'lessons learned' & ideas that can be immediately implemented.  The New Venture Lab process is relevant not only to startups, but should be engrained into every large company's strategy & product planning process."
-  Enterprise Technology Director, Nortel

"I'm finding it hard to find the words that accurately describe my feelings. I've been spinning around in start-up companies for 30 years and this experience was just 'priceless'"
- Vice President Manufacturing Operations, Dot Hill Systems

"I came in with very high expectations, thoroughly enjoyed the program, learned a great deal, and leave with a renewed sense of energy and optimism on how I can positively impact my company's future."
-  Director Global Technical Services, Synopsys

"One of the most rewarding experiences!"
- Senior Vice President Asia Pacific Sales and Operations, BEA

"Excellent overview of what it takes for a company leader to succeed." 
- Director IP Communication Products, Fujitsu

"The institute builds on a participant's experiences and knowledge to take their skills to an even higher level."
- Director Manufacturing Operations, Boeing

"Eye opening. I regret I didn't do this 10 years ago."
- Director Global SCM, Vodafone

"The program had tremendous impact on raising my awareness of business issues at all levels-from my role within a team, my team's role within the company, and my company's role within the industry. Thank you!"
-Senior Manager, Dolby Labs

"It was a great networking event.  I learned as much from my classmates as from the professors."
- Director Corporate Strategy, Kronos

"Well planned, broad range of relevant management topics."
- Senior Manager Engineering Services, Dolby Labs

"It was the most invigorating and intellectually stimulating environment .... Between the amazing professors and experienced colleagues, it is the best experience ever.
I Strongly recommend it! "
-Chief Executive Officer, GetIT

"It is a great learning environment, with experienced participants, passionate teachers, and hands-on practices. Cases are very up-to-date with an International emphasis."
- Director Sales and Marketing, Matheson Tri-Gas

"A fantastic program packed with relevant learning, delivered by world class professors and top notch colleges."
- Manager Business Development, Applied Signal Technology, Inc.

"Enlightening!!! It changed my capability to understand who I am, what I'm doing and how to do it better."
- Director Product Line, National Semiconductor

"A two week investment of your time for which the returns on your investment will be seen for years to come.  I highly recommend this course. "  
- Senior Manager, Xilinx

"The AeA/Stanford Executive Leadership Program offers a unique opportunity to explore some new tools and frameworks that equipped me to lead more effectively in our fast-paced, competitive environment."
-Senior Director Engineering, Adobe

"Intense, focused, fun!"
- Director Operations, Radix Technologies

"Great program for those individuals ready to broaden their understanding and impact in their organization through deeper knowledge tools in other functional areas.  Must have for anyone considering steps into GM or executive leadership that cross functions."
-  Director Engineering, Adobe

"A powerful experience that bound the contextual models of strategy and leadership, resulting in actionable constructs that can be applied immediately in my organization."
- Chief Technical Officer, Digimarc

"It's a very useful and valuable program for executives."
-  Vice President China Operations, RAE Systems

"It is one of the most valuable two weeks I've spent in class.  I wish I could have received this type of education earlier."
-  Director, Xilinx

"Extremely valuable tech industry company audience and highly acclaimed teachers."
- Director of Business Development, Adobe Systems, Inc.

"Challenging and collaborative exercise."
- Vice President Commercial Development & Planning, REC Silicon

"Fantastic learning opportunity for a deep immersion into a high-tech focused business situation, based on real world experiences."
- Senior Manager Non-Metallics, Boeing

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