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Timing matters in venture, but readiness matters just as much.
Opportunities show up before you feel fully prepared.
VC University is built to help you be ready when they do. 🙌
Registration for Cohort 23 closes this coming Monday, 8/31: venturecapitaluniversity.com…
🎉We’re delighted to introduce the newest scholarship recipients of #VCUniversity!
Get to know the scholarship class joining our 23rd cohort:
ventureforward.org/meet-the-…
And if you’re also interested in getting a structured introduction to the fundamentals of VC investing, there’s still time for you to join this cohort of #VCUniversity too!
Cohort 23 starts on Sept. 1, so don’t miss your chance - learn more and register today:
venturecapitaluniversity.com…
Venture is difficult to navigate as there is no standardized approach; everyone in the field seems to have their own unique way in.
Without a traditional path, many get lost and lose traction as there is no structure to how they learn.
VC University is that structured approach.
VC University brings the pieces together so your time actually compounds.
Final week to register: venturecapitaluniversity.com…
Getting into venture is one step. Building momentum is harder.
VC University alumni:
37% advanced their careers
43% work in VC or LP roles
45% invested in companies
26% raised or deployed capital
56% contribute across the ecosystem
Progress in VC takes time. Structure helps.
Registration for Cohort 23 closes at the end of this month.
venturecapitaluniversity.com…
There isn't just one way to build a great venture career.
That's why VC University brings together leading investors, operators, attorneys, professors, and industry leaders from across the VC ecosystem.
Learn from the people making investment decisions every day and hear the different perspectives that shape venture today.
Registration is now open: venturecapitaluniversity.com…
Venture is a field with many barriers to entry: location, socioeconomic status, and access to viable networks are all limiting factors. This means that most people interested in venture aren’t starting from the same place.
But most are trying to solve the same problem: how to navigate the industry and where they fit.
VC University is built to help give you that clear answer.
General registration is open. 22 cohorts have sold out.
Learn more and register: venturecapitaluniversity.com…
There’s no single path into venture. Most people piece it together over time through conversations with peers, research, or word of mouth.
That lack of structure creates unnecessary barriers.
VC University brings clarity, context, and access all in one place.
General registration is open.
venturecapitaluniversity.com…
Everyone has a part to play in the VC ecosystem.
Whether you are an aspiring investor, operator, platform professional, or advisor, you play a crucial role in helping VC drive innovation.
Yet, most people navigate venture without clear structure or access.
VC University was designed to help address that gap.
Wherever you’re starting from, this is a place to build clarity and momentum.
Learn more + register: venturecapitaluniversity.com….
UC Berkeley/Stanford alumni, NVCA members, and nonprofit/government employees are also eligible for a 20% discount. Group discounts are also available.
Venture has historically been hard to break into because there’s no clear path - just signals, networks, and guesswork.
VC University brings that structure, context, and access.
General registration is open. 22 cohorts have sold out.
Secure your spot: venturecapitaluniversity.com…
UC Berkeley/Stanford alumni, NVCA members, and nonprofit/government employees are also eligible for a 20% discount. Group discounts are also available.
Access to venture is still uneven. Geography, network, and timing all play a role.
#VCUniversity was designed to make that access more practical.
Deadline for early-bird registration is TONIGHT at 11:59 PM PT. After tonight, $1500 tuition will rise to the general rate of $1850.
22 cohorts have sold out. Don’t wait!
#VCUniversity
🔗venturecapitaluniversity.com…
Most people don’t struggle with interest in VC; they struggle with direction.
Who to learn from, what to learn, and how to know if you’re on the right track.
That’s what VC University is designed to solve.
If this has been on your list for development, now is the time to decide. Early-bird pricing ends THIS Friday, July 31.
venturecapitaluniversity.com…
Are you interested in VC, but don’t know where to start? That’s where most people get stuck.
#VCUniversity is designed to help you move from learning to doing, with practical guidance from people actively working and building in venture.
Early registration is open until July 31. 22 cohorts have sold out.
Learn more now and decide if this is your next step: venturecapitaluniversity.com….
#VCUniversity #venturecapital
Venture capital is difficult to learn without a clear, structured approach.
VC University provides that structured approach. The comprehensive modules focus on the mechanics of venture: how funds work, how decisions are made, and how to better navigate the ecosystem.
VC University is an approachable way to learn the fundamentals of venture capital.
Early-bird pricing is offered through July 31: venturecapitaluniversity.com…
UC Berkeley/Stanford alumni, NVCA members, and nonprofit/government employees are also eligible for a 20% discount. Group discounts are also available.
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If you’re wondering if this program is best suited for you, we are hosting a live virtual info session on Tuesday, July 28 from 11:30-12:30 pm PT. A recording will be shared with all who register.
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
Breaking into VC can feel like guessing your way through it. There’s a lot of content, but very few places where it’s actually taught in a practical way.
VC University was built to change that.
Early registration is now open. 22 cohorts have sold out.
🔗venturecapitaluniversity.com…
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Curious about #VCUniversity? 💻 Register for our info session on July 28: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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UC Berkeley/Stanford alumni, NVCA members, and nonprofit/government employees are also eligible for a 20% discount. Group discounts are also available. Learn more here: venturecapitaluniversity.com….
📢 Today is the LAST DAY to apply for Venture Forward’s Emerging Manager Office Hours 16 held in partnership with @renvcf's UnDemo Day, happening in Detroit on October 1 in Detroit, MI!
Emerging VC fund managers: don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn directly from LPs, experienced GPs, and industry advisors.
Apply by TONIGHT: ventureforward.org/EMOH-app
🚨 Emerging managers: applications for our 16th Emerging Manager Office Hours close in 2 DAYS!
EMOH 16 will be held in Detroit, MI on Oct. 1, in partnership with @renvcf’s UnDemo Day. You’ll have an opportunity to get personalized feedback on your fundraising strategy, LP management, and the chance to ask your burning questions in a safe, collaborative environment.
💫Apply by THIS Wednesday, July 15.
ventureforward.org/EMOH-app
⏰ Just ONE MORE WEEK left to apply for Emerging Manager Office Hours 16, happening in partnership with @renvcf's UnDemo Day, held in Detroit, MI on Oct. 1!
This program offers an opportunity for underrepresented EMs to connect with LPs, GPs with significant fundraising and fund management experience, industry advisors, and each other, for open and collaborative conversations.
Apply now to participate! 👉 ventureforward.org/vf-events…
📣Underrepresented VC fund managers: don't miss out on the opportunity to join us at our 16th Emerging Manager Office Hours, held in Detroit, MI on Oct. 1, in partnership with @renvcf’s UnDemo Day.
We’re providing an opportunity where EMs can learn about the fundraising process, GP-LP relationship management, and more in an intimate environment.
Apply by Wednesday, July 15.
ventureforward.org/vf-events…
🎉EMOH 16 applications are now open! 🎉
Venture Forward’s 16th Emerging Manager Office Hours program is coming to Detroit, MI on October 1, 2026, in partnership with @renvcf's UnDemo Day!
We're inviting emerging managers to this half-day program where they’ll connect and learn from experienced LPs, GPs, and industry advisors in small group office hours.
We’re looking for individuals who are:
✅ Currently raising or managing Fund I-IV of less than $150 million
✅ Have had limited access to opportunities in the venture ecosystem
✅ Are based in, or have meaningful professional connections to, the Midwest
Apply by July 15: ventureforward.org/emoh-app
Special thanks to our partners @Cooley and @SVB for making this program possible!
👉 Are you an experienced GP or LP who is interested in hosting office hours? Contact us at [email protected].