NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM
announced today the launch of "Stanford Pathfinders," a new
bi-weekly show with some of Stanford
University's most prominent alumni, featuring in-depth
conversations about their life stories and paths to success.
"Stanford Pathfinders," part of SiriusXM's joint venture with
Stanford University, will premiere on
SiriusXM Insight channel 121 starting November 18,
2017 at 10:00 am ET.
Hosted by Howard Wolf,
Stanford University Vice President for
Alumni Affairs and President of the Stanford Alumni Association,
the exclusive series will feature Nike co-founder and Chairman
Emeritus, Philip Knight, as its
first guest.
"Stanford's alumni body is blessed
with some truly amazing people who have lived wonderfully
fascinating lives," said Howard
Wolf. "'Stanford Pathfinders' will provide a special
opportunity for these Stanford
stalwarts to share their insights and experiences and I'm thrilled
to bring their stories to SiriusXM listeners."
"With its inspiring conversations, 'Stanford Pathfinders' is
sure to offer SiriusXM listeners stimulating stories from some of
today's most notable minds," said Scott
Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SiriusXM.
"From leading business people to philanthropists and civil
servants, SiriusXM listeners will benefit from these leaders'
personal stories and strategies for success."
"Stanford Pathfinders" will feature engaging dialogues with some
of Stanford University's most
distinguished alumni who have gone on to become leaders in their
respective areas including politics, entertainment, sports,
technology, and more. Additional confirmed guests include
co-founder and former CEO of Yahoo! Jerry
Yang; Chief Financial Officer of Google, Ruth Porat, and former Ambassador to
Russia, Mike McFaul.
SiriusXM's Stanford Radio also airs The Future of
Everything and School's In at 11:00 am ET on
Saturdays and 12:00 pm ET on Sundays.
Howard Wolf has led the Stanford
Alumni Association since 2001. He earned his bachelor's
degree in psychology from Stanford in
1980 and his MBA from Harvard in 1985.
Before his appointment as Vice President for Alumni Affairs and
President, Stanford Alumni Association, he worked as both an
entrepreneur and business manager in the publishing and commercial
real estate development and management industries.
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