Upcoming Events

Attend public events by VC Lab and review the accelerator schedules.

Venture Events – Free

These events are designed for aspiring, new, and emerging managers planning to launch and close a venture capital fund.

DATE

NAME

DESCRIPTION


June 14th, 2023

LP Roundtable

  • Experienced LPs discuss the current market climate

June 21st, 2023

Venture Trends

  • Join the discussion on the future of VC

June 28th, 2023

Application Tips

  • Learn how to submit a winning application

July 12th, 2023

Ethics and AI in VC

  • Discuss the intersection of ethics and AI in VC

July 19th, 2023

Venture Roadmap

  • Discover the methodology to launch an enduring VC firm

July 26th, 2023

Venture Trailblazers

  • Connect with peers and learn from the top minds in VC

August 2nd, 2023

Thesis Workshop

  • Find out how to craft a winning thesis

August 9th, 2023

Accelerator Information Session

  • Ask anything about applying to our Accelerator

VC 101 Events – Free

These events are designed for people learning about the venture capital asset class who are interested in a venture capital carrier.

DATE

NAME

DESCRIPTION


June 15th, 2023

VC 101: Intro to VC

  • Discover the basics of Venture Capital

June 22nd, 2023

VC 101: Career Paths

  • Learn about starter roles in venture

June 29th, 2023

VC 101: Answering your Questions on VC

  • Ask us anything about venture capital

July 13th, 2023

Venture Institute Info Session

  • Introduction of the Venture Institute program

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Apply to Cohort 12

VC Lab Cohort 12 Schedule

DATE

NAME

DESCRIPTION


2023-08-16

Sprint 1 – Thesis Development

  • Meeting the community of emerging managers and leaders in VC industry
  • Drafting the investment thesis

2023-08-30

Sprint 2 – Venture Team

  • Reflecting on the team and required roles
  • Quantifying the network

2023-09-06

Sprint 3 – Deal Warehouse

  • Examining track record
  • Identifying future portfolio companies

2023-09-13

Sprint 4 -Thesis Review

  • Validating your investment thesis with experts
  • Preparing initial pitching materials

2023-09-20

Sprint 5 – Firm Positioning

  • Developing your brand and identity
  • Defining the fund details

2023-09-27

Sprint 6 – Fund Presentation

  • Creating a world-class presentation
  • Selecting crucial tools and platforms

2023-10-04

Sprint 7 – Initial Pitch Meetings

  • Pitching LPs for feedback
  • Starting relationship tracking and management

2023-10-11

Sprint 8 – Fund Presentation Review

  • Validating your presentation with experts
  • Securing initial PACT LP commitments

2023-10-11

Sprint 9 – Fund Economics

  • Refining the economic model for your fund
  • Defining the terms of the fund

2023-10-25

Sprint 10 – Fund Overview & Deal Room

  • Continuing to pitch LPs
  • Optimizing fund terms

2023-11-01

Sprint 11 – Pitch Meetings & Funnel

  • Building LP funnel
  • Preparing for diligence on upcoming investments

2023-11-15

Sprint 12 – Pipeline Review

  • Validating your fundraising progress with experts

2023-11-22

Sprint 13 – Fund Partnerships

  • Forming industry partnerships for deal flow and credibility
  • Identifying legal support

2023-11-29

Sprint 14 – Fund Closing Strategy

  • Formulate a strategy to close the fund
  • Drafting the term sheet

2023-12-06

Sprint 15 – Fund Formation

  • Finalize Team Agreements 
  • Begin forming the fund entities

2023-12-13

Sprint 16 Fund Close & Graduation

  • Starting the process of closing your fund

VC Lab Cohort 11 Schedule

DATE

NAME

DESCRIPTION


2023-06-01

Sprint 1 – Thesis Development

  • Meeting the community of emerging managers and leaders in VC industry
  • Drafting the investment thesis

2023-06-15

Sprint 2 – Venture Team

  • Reflecting on the team and required roles
  • Quantifying the network

2023-06-22

Sprint 3 – Deal Warehouse

  • Examining track record
  • Identifying future portfolio companies

2023-06-29

Sprint 4 -Thesis Review

  • Validating your investment thesis with experts
  • Preparing initial pitching materials

2023-07-13

Sprint 5 – Firm Positioning

  • Developing your brand and identity
  • Defining the fund details

2023-07-20

Sprint 6 – Fund Presentation

  • Creating a world-class presentation
  • Selecting crucial tools and platforms

2023-07-27

Sprint 7 – Initial Pitch Meetings

  • Pitching LPs for feedback
  • Starting relationship tracking and management

2023-08-03

Sprint 8 – Fund Presentation Review

  • Validating your presentation with experts
  • Securing initial PACT LP commitments

2023-08-10

Sprint 9 – Fund Economics

  • Refining the economic model for your fund
  • Defining the terms of the fund

2023-08-17

Sprint 10 – Fund Overview & Deal Room

  • Continuing to pitch LPs
  • Optimizing fund terms

2023-08-24

Sprint 11 – Pitch Meetings & Funnel

  • Building LP funnel
  • Preparing for diligence on upcoming investments

2023-09-14

Sprint 12 – Pipeline Review

  • Validating your fundraising progress with experts

2023-09-21

Sprint 13 – Fund Closing Strategy

  • Formulate a strategy to close the fund
  • Drafting the term sheet

2023-09-28

Sprint 14 – Deal Process

  • Forming industry partnerships for deal flow and credibility
  • Identifying legal support

2023-10-05

Sprint 15 – Fund Formation

  • Finalize Team Agreements 
  • Begin forming the fund entities

2023-10-12

Sprint 16 Fund Close & Graduation

  • Starting the process of closing your fund