Deadline: June 30, 2024
Applications are open for the Breaking into Venture Program – Fall 2024. The 9-week program is designed to prepare early-career professionals for a successful transition into Venture Capital at the Analyst, Associate, and Senior Associate levels.
The program includes:
- Curriculum/ Programming: Tailored content and bi-weekly lessons are the foundation for scaling the venture capital learning curve. Seasoned investors and industry experts will provide nuanced guidance and insights.
- Individualized Mentorship: Participants are paired with senior-level and junior-level venture capital professionals for mentorship. Weekly mentor check-ins enable BiV participants to receive guidance and coaching as they design their personal roadmap into venture capital, learn about the venture capital industry, and build their network.
- Project-Based Learning: Thesis building and hands-on learning is designed to help refine industry prospectives and apply weekly learnings.
Curriculum
- Creating your VC Process + Thesis Workshop
- Venture Finance 101
- Frameworks – Evaluating Founders and Business Models
- Market Mapping and Due Diligence
- Sourcing and Supporting Entrepreneurs
Eligibility
- Individuals who identify as Black or African American;
- Early career professionals that completed their undergraduate degree within the last 5 years;
- Ideal candidates have 1–5 years of full-time work experience, are actively looking to transition into VC, and do not have active VC offers when filling out the application.
Application
For more information, visit Breaking into Venture Program.
