Learn
Curated learning sessions, masterclasses and peer exchanges that sharpen judgement and broaden perspective.
Stanford Seed Transformation Network · South Asia
South Asia's premier network for transformative CEOs and founders.
Past participants of the Stanford Seed Transformation Program - learning, growing, and inspiring change across India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Our Vision
To become the pre-eminent platform for SMEs to learn, grow and inspire change.
Our Pillars
Three commitments that anchor every interaction.
Grow
Trusted relationships, cross-industry insight and collaborative opportunities that compound over years, not quarters.
Inspire
A community committed to building enduring, responsible businesses that lift teams, communities and the wider region.
STN South Asia
The network, in numbers.
500+
Members across South Asia
8
Stanford Seed cohorts
9
Regional chapters
4
Countries represented
STN Global
Part of a movement transforming emerging economies.
1,500+
Global Seed participant CEOs
35+
Countries worldwide
500K+
Jobs impacted globally
10+
Years of Stanford Seed
The Program
What is the Stanford Seed Transformation Program?
A rigorous 10-month program run by Stanford Graduate School of Business for CEOs and founders of established SMEs across Africa, South Asia and Indonesia. Participants learn to work on their business rather than in it - bringing Silicon Valley innovation and world-class management thinking to enduring businesses in emerging markets.
Stanford GSB
South Asia + Africa
Established SMEs
Upcoming & Featured
Events that move the network forward.
Dec 10–13Dec 10–13
STN Conclave 2026
In-person · Kochi
Annual gathering of STN members and welcoming C8 - four days of immersive learning, keynotes and peer connection.
Elevate Your Business with AI
In-person · Multi-city
Led by Arun Jaganathan. Founders build their growth plan hands-on using AI - from prompt design to workflow automation.
Unlocking Your Company's Potential
Masterclass · Prof. Joe Piotroski
Stanford GSB faculty on financial insights and valuation strategies - one of the network's most attended sessions.
From the Community
Moments from across the network.
Leadership
Led by members, for members.
An Executive Council, nine Regional Chapter Chairs and Cohort Ambassadors steward the network.
Meet the leadershipIndia · Nepal · Bangladesh · Sri Lanka
Curious about joining or partnering with STN South Asia?
Membership is open to past participants of the Stanford Seed Transformation Program. Reach out - we'd love to hear from you.