CAREER EXPLORATION WITH ACCEL-KKR

The impact of networking extends far beyond simple connections—it’s what propels us toward new experiences and mentors while shaping our career and personal growth. At OLC, we strive to offer our youth limitless resources and opportunities. On Tuesday, July 30th, 11 OLC Summer Ambassadors had the opportunity to visit the Accel-KKR private equity firm in Menlo Park.

We brought a new group of OLC athletes and alumni for the secondyearofcareerexplorationwithAKKR. The session was not only informative but also highly interactive, offering a glimpseintothedynamicworldofprivateequity. During their visit, they engaged in one-on-oneinteractions and participated in meaningful group panel sessions with the Accel-KKR team. They explored many themes: how relationships need nurturing, how to differentiate oneself by honinginonyoursuperpower, and howtostaytrueto yourself while getting people to notice your talents. To wrap up the conversations we sat at a conference table with Tom Barnds—AKKR Founder and Co-Managing Partner—where he asked our Summer Ambassadors what qualities they