EVCA Fellowship: Reflections & New Beginnings - Apply to be an EVCA Fellow
In 2021, we welcomed our second cohort of 30 EVCA fellows hailing from 21 universities across the United States. The fellowship program is a core component of EVCA’s mission to serve as a hub for the broader venture ecosystem – connecting talented undergraduates, our community of 1,000+ pre-partner VCs, and our deep network of GPs, LPs, and founders.
We are proud of what our fellows accomplished in the past year, including:
Kickstarting the EVCA University Newsletter, a collection of industry trends, founder spotlights, and opportunities for aspiring investors and entrepreneurs. Shoutout to Prianka and Caitlyn.
In-depth analyses and datasets on investment activity, M&A, and macro trends to support the work of our AI/ML, Gaming, and Insurtech verticals. Thanks to Andrew, Aarushi, Matthew, and Rithik.
Organizing and supporting ongoing dialogue with founders and investors, including a conversation with Matt Ball, conversations with mobility / female funders / cybersecurity experts, and various in-person gatherings. Kudos to Bernardo, Isaac, Jack, Kavi, Linda, and Lulu.
Our fellows had a few tidbits to share as well:
“I loved meeting the other fellows, especially through the 1:1 calls, and learning about entrepreneurial ecosystems at other schools. Incredible network.”
“The educational discussion groups set a great cadence and enabled our group to sustain a relationship throughout an entire year. The curriculum provided a lot of resources to help us learn more about venture through fruitful discussions.”
“I have mentors now that have guided me to understand the path I should take to accomplish my goals in life and in VC.”
And of course, this was all made possible by our champions – the fellowship committee, vertical leads, and mentors. We’ve greatly appreciated their support of our 2021 Fellows.
So, what’s next?
While it’s bittersweet to say goodbye, we are excited to open applications for our 2022 Fellowship cohort.
As an organization, we are always iterating on our desire to demystify and broaden access to careers in venture. Most importantly, we’re renewing our commitment to education in this cohort. The centerpiece of this year’s fellowship will be a weekly curriculum and fireside chats, taught by our vertical leads, focused on the fundamentals of venture investing – from industry trends to the nuts and bolts of term sheets. This curriculum will complement the projects that fellows will continue to lead or support throughout our organization.
Are you a U.S. undergraduate with an itch to immerse yourself in venture capital and entrepreneurship? Apply here by March 25th, 2022 and 11:59pm PT.
Connect with the EVCA Fellowship Committee: Adam Dawkins, Courtney Chow, Kevin Wu