In this episode of The Inference Show, we sit down with Eric Reveno, Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach and James C. Gaither General Manager at Stanford - one of the most respected leaders in Division I basketball. Over more than three decades, Eric has shaped programs, mentored elite athletes, and influenced the culture of the sport across the country.Eric takes us through his remarkable journey from growing up around the Stanford campus to becoming team captain, playing professionally in Japan, earning his MBA from Stanford GSB, and eventually rising through the coaching ranks at Stanford, Portland, Georgia Tech, Oregon State, and back home again to Stanford.In this conversation, Eric dives deep into themes that define his career and coaching philosophy, including:-How early experiences in Menlo Park, youth sports, and dedicated teachers shaped his work ethic.-His transformation from Stanford player to professional athlete in Japan, and how language, culture, and business shaped his worldview.-The golden era of Stanford Basketball, including the culture set by legends like Brevin Knight and the leadership of Coach Mike Montgomery.-What makes a truly elite team is ownership, honesty, hard work, and the willingness to hold each other accountable.-The realities of modern college athletics, from NIL to revenue-sharing to the “professionalization” of college sports in 2025.-Lessons from a decade as head coach at Portland and years in the ACC and Pac-12, and how failure, reinvention, and new perspectives made him better.-His coaching philosophy centers on mission-focused, selflessness, and helping athletes become the best versions of themselves, on and off the court.—About Eric RevenoEric Reveno is the Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach and James C. Gaither GM at Stanford University. A former Stanford team captain and professional player in Japan, he later earned his MBA from Stanford GSB before beginning a distinguished coaching career. He spent a decade as head coach at the University of Portland, served at Georgia Tech and Oregon State, and is now helping guide Stanford through one of the most transformative periods in the history of college athletics.—About Dr. Manish AroraDr. Arora is the co-founder of LearnDesk and Insaito, leading global marketing and sales. He has helped grow LearnDesk into a platform supporting over 25,000 businesses. He is currently building Automatan, an AI platform for automating business workflows. With 80+ patents and deep industry experience, he brings practical insights and technical depth to every episode.—The Inference ShowStay connected with us and explore more about our guests, topics, and future episodes:🔗 Automatan: /automatan-ai 🔗 Insaito: /insaito-inc 🔗 Dr. Manish Arora: /manish7901 🔗 Vivek Puri: /vivpuri 🔗 LearnDesk: https://www.learndesk.us/ 🔗 Insaito: https://www.insaito.com/—Want to be our next guest?Email us at vivek@insaito.com — we’d love to hear your story and have you on the show.