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Join us for another Fund Friday episode featuring Taylor Oliver, Principal at Cervin. Taylor shares his journey to Cervin, emphasizing internships and connections. Cervin is an early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on building lasting enterprise-technology companies. The firm's partners actively collaborate with founders and product visionaries to create and launch disruptive technologies that aim to change the world. Taylor discusses his approach to finding and evaluating companies, emphasizing content creation, data-driven methods, networking, and creative strategies. He highlights Cervin's emphasis on trust and value in a competitive field. He also shares insights on AI and automation's impact on venture capital and business, noting rapid adoption and the need for companies to embrace innovation to stay competitive. Interested in learning more? Click the link in the comments to watch our full conversation. #fundfriday #realestateinvesting #lonestarcapital

⚠ WHY COME TO BREAK INTO VC: BE A BETTER VC INTERN ⚠ So, do you like venture capital? If you're keen on making it in the industry, getting that internship and being at your best, look no further. Our mystery panel (soon-to-be-announced) has worked across venture capital and startups in different contexts. What we can say for now is that they're no strangers to the business — they worked across Square Peg and 1835i, for starters. Join us at our webinar and learn the information you need to get an internship and succeed. 📅 September 19th, 6:00 PM AEST 📍 lu.ma/bettervcintern

⭐ I'm excited to be part of the 2024 PledgeLA Venture Capital Fellowship Cohort. This opportunity has been transformative, and huge thank you to the instructors and organizers who made it possible: Shane Kelly, Lisha Bell, Calvin, Trivia, Marcia, Lilia, Lesly, PledgeLA, Cinematica Labs.     Not long ago, I chose to attend USC Marshall School of Business for my MBA, pivoting from a medical scientist path to use business skills to effect positive and sustainable change for both people and the planet, focusing on health equity through entrepreneurship and venture capital.    Systemic discrimination and environmental destruction continue to harm our communities. Here are some stark statistics that drive my motivation:    ❌ Black infants in the U.S. have more than 2x the mortality rate of white infants. Black women are 3x to 4x more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes (CDC).    ❌ LGBTQ youth are almost five times as likely to attempt suicide compared to their peers. 40% of transgender adults have attempted suicide (Trevor Project, UCLA).    ❌ White families have a median household wealth of $188,200, while Black and Latinx families have $24,100 and $36,000 respectively (Federal Reserve).    ❌ Since 2018, Black and Latinx women have received only 0.64% of VC funding. Women of color represent just 1% of C-Suite executives in the U.S. (Fast Company)   ❌ ~26% of People with Disabilities in the U.S. live in poverty, compared to ~11.5% without disabilities. (Statista)   ❌ Since 1970, biodiversity has declined by nearly 60% due to human activities, with 18.7 million acres of forests lost annually (WWF, WHO).    PledgeLA has equipped me with the skills to discover disruptive entrepreneurial ideas and empower voices that can change these statistics. I am committed to fostering a better future through innovative solutions.    A few gems from PledgeLA Fellowship Trainings:    💡 Democratizing access to venture capital is improving, but more work is needed.   ✋ Developing a clear, evidence-based point of view is crucial.   🦄 Unique business models can generate favorable returns beyond the unicorn model.   👽 "Have Delusional Vision and Pragmatic Execution."   💰 A VC's strategy is heavily influenced by its fund size.   🌟 Your investment thesis guides investment criteria and decisions.   🤔 Ask questions and challenge assumptions with genuine curiosity.   🚀 The movement for a more equitable world is gaining momentum.   🔎 Knowing customer needs and motivations is key.   🏆 The strength and dynamics of the founding and managing team are vital.  🧘♀️ Great founders acknowledge what they don't know and learn and evolve from their experiences.    With these lessons and more, I am excited join New Media Ventures (NMV) this summer. NMV invests in activists and entrepreneurs tackling the biggest challenges facing our democracy, supporting diverse leaders leveraging digital media to drive social change.    #PledgeLA #VentureCapital

I have written a three-part blog series about my experiences completing a 📈Venture Capital internship📈 at emerging markets VC & PE firm Sturgeon Capital. The first part is titled ‘My time as a Sturgeon Intern – Part I’ and breaks down 📚23 lessons📚 I took from joining the Venture Capital industry straight out of university. The aim of these blog posts is to give university students, recent graduates or anyone interested in Venture Capital insights into what you can expect as an intern or analyst. To read part 1 of 3, please click on the link below: https://lnkd.in/e9uyWNdV If readers have any further lessons to add based on your own personal experiences, please comment them ⬇️below⬇️ to add more value to this post. #emergingmarkets #venturecapital #startups #privateequity #lessons

Should you leave your full time job to take an internship with a VC? During her AMA, Shobhankita talked about how just for her love of startup ecosystem and her entrepreneurial spirit, she took an unconventional path of breaking into VC #venturecapital #venturefunding #venturebuilding #startupfunding

⚠ WHY COME TO BREAK INTO VC: BE A BETTER VC INTERN ⚠ So, do you like venture capital? If you're keen on making it in the industry, getting that internship and being at your best, look no further. Our mystery panel (soon-to-be-announced) has worked across venture capital and startups in different contexts. What we can say for now is that they're no strangers to the business — they worked across Square Peg and 1835i, for starters. Join us at our webinar and learn the information you need to get an internship and succeed. 🚀 📅 September 19th, 6:00 PM AEST 📍 lu.ma/bettervcintern

Get a Front Row Seat to the Startup World - Join Race Capital's Associate Internship for Summer 2024. ☀ ☀☀ Are you fascinated by startups and the world of venture capital? Ever wonder what it would be like to discover and invest in tomorrow’s tech giants? As a venture associate intern at Race Capital, you’ll gain hands-on experience putting together a startup accelerator, working with the most innovative founders across AI, Infrastructure, Enterprise, Web3, SaaS and more. Our 8-week selective program is a deep-dive into advanced techniques for evaluating early-stage ventures. You’ll learn directly from our expert partners, and gain invaluable insights into working with top tier founders and investors. We’ll unlock your potential to uncover what will drive the economy of tomorrow. What You’ll Be Doing - Assist investment partners in putting together a startup accelerator, founder mentorship program and gain hands-on experience in supporting startup founders. - Manage, drive and assist portfolio companies deepen the necessary strategies with regards to growth and partnerships. - Attend hackathons, technical conferences, meetups, etc., to build relationships with founders.  - Perform company and market research on prospective investments including diligence on customers and competitors. - Write industry market maps, competitive analysis, and compile market landscapes for internal and external consumption. - Conduct in-depth technical & business due diligence to develop a strong investment thesis, including solicitation of technical input from internal or external subject matter experts. What’s in it for you: - Learn the art of venture investing: Train with our expert partners and top industry mentors in the fundamentals of VC investing.   - Network with industry leaders: Engage directly with founders at pitch events and demo days.  Connect with influential entrepreneurs, investors and build your industry network.   - Stand out from the crowd: Gain practical skills in deal sourcing, due diligence, and market research. Further your critical thinking, communication, and financial analysis capabilities, setting your resume apart.  - Make a real impact: Formally present your findings to our VC investment team for feedback and mentorship. Your input will directly influence our investment decisions. In this hands-on program, you won’t just learn about startup investing - you’ll be part of the team doing it. Learn everything you always wanted to know about venture investing and startups but were afraid to ask. This program runs from June 3 - August 2 2024, we will also conduct weekly training focusing on the following topics: - Venture Investing 101  - Deal Sourcing and Identification - Building an Accelerator Program - Deal Evaluation - Post-Investment Founder Support - Building your Investor Profile and Reputation Apply now 👉👉 👉 👉 https://lnkd.in/gnM3mG9H

VC is a unique industry in that you can participate without being full-time. "Test it out" before choosing it as a career path. Take advantage of this perk. Part-Time VC Opportunities: 1) Angel investing 2) Scouting 3) Internships 4) Advising Firms with angel programs: - First Round - Hustle Fund - RBL1 - Pipeline Angels Firms with scout programs: - Lightspeed - Index - Village Global - Contrary Capital - Upfront - Atomico - Sequoia - Indie VC - VamosVentures - Female Founders Fund Many firms have internship programs including Harlem Capital that has 3 cohorts per year of 6 interns each. #venturecapital #vc #startups #investing

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our series, 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗜 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿, ft. Lauren Messner, Venture Capital Investor at Better Tomorrow Ventures.🌟 Lesson Highlights: - You don't need permission to be an investor! Lauren began by investing $500 in startups and proving that she can provide value to founding teams. - Provide value before asking for for help. Lauren created a 'tech stack' to streamline operations for BTV, took calls and shared pipeline with the team before she got the job. - Be creative in your outreach. People get hundreds of emails each day so you need to stand out. Lauren's fav is her Pizza Wager email, for example 'If [your football team] wins, I'll buy you a pizza, but if [my team] wins, you'll take a 15 minute call with me." Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/dGBTk46V 💻 Calling students and professionals interested in Product, AI or Venture Capital! Don't miss out on our next speaker, dan preiss (Principal at Ardent Venture Partners)! 📌RSVP Now for April 3 @12pm PST https://lu.ma/ceaw1jn0 #venturecapital #VC #fintech #investor #startups #technology #students #collegestudents #highschoolstudents #internships #hiring

🎓 Excited to share that I've successfully completed my internship with Moreton Bay Regional Council's Entrepreneurship and Innovation program on Forage! 🌟 📈 During this incredible experience, I've mastered the art of crafting a compelling pitch deck, a crucial skill for representing my business idea to Venture Capital firms. 🚀 Ready to take the next step in my entrepreneurial journey! 💼 #Internship #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #PitchDeck #MoretonBayCouncil #VentureCapital #BusinessIdeas #LinkedInLearning