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

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