Accel Leadership Program

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Build leadership skills through real-world problem-solving

The Accel Leadership Program (ALP) develops entrepreneurial leaders through case-based team learning. Each year, 16 Stanford graduate and co-term students from across the University solve real-world problems with fellows and mentors. Students work in teams with a high growth venture CEO to create and present a case study on a real-world business problem. Over six-months, Accel Fellows build life-long community and learn about startup strategy, organizational structure, fundraising, leading and scaling technical ventures, and operating models. Students will also have the opportunity to attend in-person site visits at local Silicon Valley start-ups throughout the year.

Current Cohort

Huilan (Angelina) You

M.S. Management Science & Engineering
Angelina (Huilan) You

Faizan Asif

B.S. Computer Science and International Relations
Faizan Asif

Zaeem Bhanji

MBA – Business Administration
Zaeem Bhanji

Maya Czeneszew

M.S. Computer Science
Maya Czeneszew

Gatsby Frimpong

M.S. Design, Data Science (Berkeley)
Gatsby Frimpong

Irving Hsu

MBA (Business Administration)

Yubin Jee

B.S. Computer Science
Yubin Jee

Julia Lin

MCiM, Master's in Clinical Informatics Management
Julia Lin

Wilfrido Martinez-Alonso

Wilfrido Martinez-Alonso

Dominik Moehrle

M.Sc. Education Data Science
Dominik Moehrle

Kenny Oseleononmen

M.S. Computer Science
Kenny Oseleononmen

Nirali Parekh

M.S. Management Science & Engineering
Nirali Parekh

Philippe Roberge

Ph.D. Earth System Science
Philippe Roberge

Nazanin Soltan

B.S. Computer Science, M.A. Public Policy
Nazanin Soltan

Anna Sulzer

M.S. Aeronautics & Astronautics
Anna Sulzer

Sidong Wang

M.S. MS&E, Technology and Engineering Management
Sidong Wang

Year-at-a-Glance

Winter

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.

Spring

MS&E 277B

Tuesdays | 9:30 – 11:20 am

Teams create 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. Students will have the opportunity to attend in-person site visits at local Silicon Valley Startups.

Teaching Team

Tom Byers

Professor, MS&E and Faculty Director, STVP

Bio
Tom Byers

Mo Lei Fong

Former Executive Director, STVP

Bio

Steve Loughlin

Partner, Accel

Bio
Steve Loughlin

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:

Eligibility:

Who Should Apply?

Enrollment is limited to 16 current Stanford graduate and co-term students from any major or school at Stanford. Preference is given to technically-minded students and STEM majors who have demonstrated an interest in entrepreneurship and leadership. An example of demonstrated interest includes taking a “launch” class such as Lean Launchpad, Technology Venture Formation, or similar entrepreneurship courses.

If you are interested in applying for the Accel Leadership Program, please use the Slideroom application link below. Applicants will be asked to provide their academic information, resume/CV, video submission, and compelling responses to essay questions that delve into their entrepreneurial experience and leadership challenges they’ve overcome. Selected applicants will be invited to attend an in-person interview on November 12 or 13, where they will have the opportunity to showcase their unique backgrounds to the selection committee. These interviews will be conducted in a group setting.

The application for the 2024 – 2025 Accel Leadership Program cohort is now open!

If you’re interested in learning more about the Accel Leadership Program please join us for an info session with the teaching team and Accel alumni. The info session schedule is below.

The Accel Leadership Program teaching team will host a series of virtual and in-person information sessions during the 2024-2025 cohort application period. These sessions will provide prospective fellows with detailed insights into the program, including its commitments, application requirements, and interview process. Attendees will be able to engage directly with the teaching team and ALP alumni and ask questions. To participate, please RSVP through the link below to receive the Zoom link and a reminder email.

Testimonials

Alumni

Acknowledgements

STVP extends its deep appreciation to Accel for supporting this program for Stanford students.

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