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Build leadership skills through real-world problem-solving
Current Cohort
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B.S. & M.S. in Computer Science (AI) -
Computer Science (MS), AI track -
Computer Science (Human-Computer Interaction) -
MS Aeronautics and Astronautics -
M.S. Sustainable Design & Construction -
M.S. in Computational and Mathematical Engineering (ICME) -
MS Computer Science (AI), BS Computer Science (HCI), BA English (Creative Writing) -
MS in Mechanical Engineering, specialization in Biomechanical Engineering -
MS MS&E (Technology Entrepreneurship track), BS CS (AI Track) -
M.S. Management Science & Engineering (TEM) -
MS in Management Science and Engineering, Energy/Environment Track; BS in Engineering with Honors, Atmosphere/Energy Track -
MS in Education Data Science -
MS CS-HCI, BS Product Design-Digital AI Track -
Computational Mathematical Engineering (Mathematical Computational Finance Track) -
Electrical Engineering -
MS in Mechanical Engineering
Year-at-a-Glance
MS&E 277A
Tuesdays | 9:30 – 11:20 am
Explore how to lead entrepreneurial ventures including establishing startup strategy, forming organizational culture and effective team structures, securing resources, and building operating models that scale. Students will have the opportunity to attend in-person site visits at local Silicon Valley start-ups.
Curriculum Highlights
- Entrepreneurial Mindset and Finding Your Purpose
- Values and Vision
- Team Formation and Culture
- Intro to VC and Sources of Capital
- Legal Matters and Regulatory Consideration
- Storytelling and Making Your Pitch
- Ethical Dilemmas and Venture-Scale Entrepreneurship
- Two Start-up Site Visits
Teaching Team
Program Manager
Program Information
The Accel Leadership Program explores how to lead entrepreneurial ventures including establishing startup strategy, forming organizational culture and effective team structures, securing resources, and building operating models that scale. Teams formulate a real-time case study with a current startup CEO/senior executive that tackles a real-world business problem for their high-growth venture and present the case on the challenge and the potential paths to resolution.
Fellows will:
- Receive 2 units of credit for their completion of this program
- Benefit from access to faculty coaches and industry-leading guest speakers from Silicon Valley startups and venture capitalists
- Gain experience in solving real business strategy issues through interactive cases
- Master fundamental skills in leadership and entrepreneurship such as, organizational structure, securing resources, and operating models
- Build lasting connections through a diverse network of entrepreneurially-minded Stanford students and alumni from all majors and a cross-section of years
- Attend in-person site visits at local Silicon Valley start-ups
- Receive 1:1 mentorship with an Accel partner
- Have the opportunity to present at the “Pitch Day” with Accel partners
Eligibility:
- Must be an active graduate and co-terminal Stanford student during the program
Who Should Apply?
- Students from any discipline or major are encouraged to apply
- Applicants do not need to have a product idea in mind or built to apply
Testimonials
Yang Fan Yun
"ALP allowed me to reckon with the most pressing questions in starting a company — from finding co…
Angelina You
"ALP was a truly transformative experience for me. It immersed me deeply in the entrepreneurial…
Fahad Nabi
"ALP was the most enriching and fulfilling experience for my entrepreneurial education at Stanford –…
Alumni
Class of 2025
Ina Natseva
Jayendra Chauhan
Julien Buist-Thuillier
Kabir Jolly
Katharina Rohr
Acknowledgements
STVP extends its deep appreciation to Accel for supporting this program for Stanford students.