Theo Baker spent four years investigating Stanford. Before he leaves, here’s what he found.
Theo Baker, a Stanford student, gained recognition for his investigative journalism that led to the resignation of the university's president. He has published a book titled 'How to Rule the World,' which explores Stanford's relationship with the venture capital industry. Baker's story has attracted significant attention, and the rights to it have been optioned by Warner Brothers.
- ▪Theo Baker broke a major story during his freshman year at Stanford, resulting in the resignation of President Marc Tessier-Lavigne.
- ▪Baker's investigative work earned him a George Polk Award, a prestigious honor in journalism.
- ▪His book, 'How to Rule the World,' discusses the insidious connections between Stanford and the venture capital sector.
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Most members of Stanford’s class of 2026 are smart, ambitious, and poised for remarkable careers. Theo Baker already has one. In his first semester of college, Baker broke the story that forced Stanford president Marc Tessier-Lavigne to resign — work that earned him a George Polk Award, one of journalism’s highest honors. Warner Brothers and producer Amy Pascal have optioned the rights to that story. And Tuesday, with graduation less than a month away, Baker publishes How to Rule the World, a sweeping account of his time at Stanford and the school’s often insidious relationship with the venture capital industry. Judging by early interest, it has every chance of becoming a bestseller. We’ve been anticipating this one (we shared some related thoughts about it just a few weeks ago).
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