GSB’01 25th Reunion
Reunion Overview
We’re excited to see everyone back at Stanford this fall!
Wednesday, Sep 30th through Sunday, Oct 4th
Four Stellar Days - Two days was just not enough to soak in the sunshine, the warmth of our classmates, and the learning we have planned…so your reunion planning committee has extended the reunion by two days!
GSB ‘01 Unofficial Reunion - We’ve organized two full days of social, learning, and athletic events BEFORE the GSB All Class Reunion. Sign ups for the events are in our Google sheet here: You will not be able to sign up for them via Stanford’s site, so make sure to register in both places. Many of the events will be free (hiking, learning, etc.). Others (small group dinners, golf) will be managed by the event leader, and the after parties will have a QR code at the entry so that we can contribute to the hosts’ kindness.
GSB All Class Official Reunion - Stanford organizes a full day of activities on Friday at the GSB, and then we’ve organized an Unofficial Class ‘01 After Party nearby. So, you’ll use Stanford’s registration for the day…and our Google sheet for the after party. Stanford also manages the registration for Saturday events, including our Class ‘01 Specific Programming that we’ve put together.
Sunday Brunch? The GSB puts it on…but we figure that many people will be travelling, so we’re not managing this!
Key Links + Comms
Important Links
We will post important links here as we get them set.
GSB ‘01 Unofficial Reunion Sign Up: Open the Google Sheet
GSB All-Class Official Reunion Sign Up: Register here
Sheraton Hotel Block Link: Book here…or just call them.
GSB ‘01 Communication
If you’re not on the GSB’01 Unofficial WhatsApp channel, then you’ve been missing out! Join here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GC7nSwPa7uq4WKIRMrQ8mg
For reunion-only communication, we’ve got a Reunions 2026 WhatsApp channel that will narrow the scope during our reunion for logistical reasons: Join here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/G8Z4CLLy29xKupyUzcMzhJ
There’s not much on the reunion-focused chat now…because we love the interaction of everyone on the main GSB’01 channel. As we get closer to the reunion, though, you’ll want to be in BOTH groups, so join now.
What to know someone’s cell number? We’ve got a list here!
GSB ‘01 Social
If you haven’t listened to the GSB’01 Podcast, then get started here: Get RSS Feed (This is an RSS feed. The intention is that you listen to this on your preferred podcast platform. You must add it manually because it is not searchable.)
For our Online Class Book, fill out your page and read up before the reunion: Click here
There have been Amazing GSB’01 ZOOMs, so make sure you’re on WhatsApp to participate before the reunion!
GSB’01 Hotel Block
OK, we don’t have Schwab for our reunion, but we can still party in a courtyard!
We secured a GSB ‘01 room block at:
Sheraton Palo Alto - 625 El Camino Real - (650) 328-2800 - “Stanford GSB 25th Reunion” Link Here
You can use this link or call them directly. They will only give us blocks of 15 rooms at a time, so once we hit the limit, let our GSB liaison Jolly Tyrell know: jtyrell@stanford.edu so she can call and get another block for us at a discounted rate.
Wednesday
Breakfast: 7-8:30am Cafe Borrone (1010 El Camino Real, can pre order)
Learning:
9-10am Personal Branding and Storytelling (GSB: Vidalakis or Oberndorf TBD with Allison Kluger, multi-year recipient of GSB’s Distinguished Teaching Award)
10-11am Nutrition’s Hard Data (GSB: Vidalakis or Oberndorf TBD with Dr. Christopher Gardner, Professor of Medicine and Dir. of Nutrition Studies at the Stanford Prevention Research Center. Leader of the famous “Twin Study” featured on Netflix, comparing plant-based and omnivore diets)
Lunch: 11:30am-1pm Gott’s (Town + Country, can order ahead)
Fun: 1:30-4pm Activity Options of Tennis, Hike or Art/Garden Tour(see Google sign up sheet)
Dinner: ~6:30pm Small Group Dinners (see Google sign up sheet)
Social: 9pm (event to be announced closer to the reunion)
Thursday
Breakfast: 7-8:30am Cafe Borrone (1010 El Camino Real, can pre order)
Fun: 9-11am Activity Options of Golf, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Art Museum Tour or Gym/Classes/Swim (see Google sign up sheet)
Lunch: 11:30am-1pm Alpine Inn/Zott’s (3915 Alpine Rd, can order ahead)
Learn: 1:30-4pm (GSB: Vidalakis)
2-3pm Dr. Justin Sonnenburg (Professor of Microbiology and Immunology-Gut Microbiomes’ effect on our immune systems, brain health and aging. What to consume to live a longer, healthier life)
3-4pm Dr Jaimie Henderson (Neural Interface + Innovation - The Future of Human Tech/Potential)
Dinner: ~6:00pm Small Group Dinners (see Google sign up sheet)
Social: 7:30-10pm Fully Sponsored Class ‘01 After Party (Sheraton Hotel -Justine's/Oak/Sequoia Ballroom)
Friday
The GSB plans the entire day for all classes. Our Unofficial event is the after-LPF Social.
Breakfast: 8-9:30am All Class Breakfast (GSB)
Learn: 9:30am-12pm All Class Programming (GSB)
Lunch: 12pm All Class Lunch (GSB)
Learn: 2-5:30pm All Class Programming (GSB)
LPF/Heavy Apps: 5:30-9pm (GSB)
Social: 9:30pm Class ‘01 After Party (party at a private residence in Menlo Park, address to be given in WhatsApp chat on day of, for security reasons)
Saturday
Breakfast: 8-9:30am All Class Breakfast (GSB)
Learn Track 1: 9:30am-12pm GSB’01 Programming (GSB) - AI Skills with Sabrina Ramonov (bring your laptop)
Creating your AI Avatar
Agents and automated workflows
Claude Cowork
Learn Track 2: 10:am-12pm GSB’01 Programming (GSB) - Health + Longevity
10-11am: Dr. Anna Lembke, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Chief of Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic, author of bestseller “Dopamine Nation” - how our modern, high stimulus world hijacks our brains, how to find balance and mental longevity
Lunch: 12pm All Class Lunch (GSB)
Learn: 2-5:30pm GSB’01 Programming (GSB) - Health + Longevity
2-4pm
4-5:30pm - Dr. Michael Snyder - Improving Your Health Using Data, Wearables and Remote Monitoring
Reception + Dinner: 6:30-10:30pm GSB ‘01 Social (GSB)