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The Venture Institute is a free training program designed to train and educate the rising tide of new venture capital leaders. This program compliments VC Lab, the leading free accelerator for emerging venture capital firms.

The below video is a walk-through of what you can expect from the 9-week program from VC Lab founder, Adeo Ressi.

The Venture Institute provides a structured curriculum that trains individuals eager to break into the venture capital industry. Through the curriculum you will learn the tasks and structure of working for a venture capital fund. You will earn qualifications for the industry at large as well as the all-in-one VC platform, Decile Hub.

For the highest performers in the program, the outcome of the program is a job offer from a leading VC firm.

This program is designed for high performers keen on advancing their career in Venture Capital. Whether you are looking to get your foot in the door as an aspiring associate, hoping to shift into a significant role at a firm as a venture partner, or are an industry professional with years of experience wanting to launch your own venture capital firm, this program is built for you.

The primary goal of the Venture Institute is to teach the next generation of VCs the intricacies of an opaque industry. For Free. Our mission is to transform venture capital into a force for good through strict adherence of The Mensarius Oath. By arming you with the knowledge and tools you need to succeed, rooted in ethics, we will be reaching our goals while helping you reach your career goals.

  • What

The Venture Institute provides a structured curriculum that trains individuals eager to break into the venture capital industry. Through the curriculum you will learn the tasks and structure of working for a venture capital fund. You will earn qualifications for the industry at large as well as the all-in-one VC platform, Decile Hub.

For the highest performers in the program, the outcome of the program is a job offer from a leading VC firm.

  • How

This program is designed for high performers keen on advancing their career in Venture Capital. Whether you are looking to get your foot in the door as an aspiring associate, hoping to shift into a significant role at a firm as a venture partner, or are an industry professional with years of experience wanting to launch your own venture capital firm, this program is built for you.

  • Why

The primary goal of the Venture Institute is to teach the next generation of VCs the intricacies of an opaque industry. For Free. Our mission is to transform venture capital into a force for good through strict adherence of The Mensarius Oath. By arming you with the knowledge and tools you need to succeed, rooted in ethics, we will be reaching our goals while helping you reach your career goals.

Unlike other venture capital programs, such as Kauffman Fellows and Venture Unlocked, the Venture Institute is completely free. The program is open to all, and participation will be limited only by the size of the program. Strong participants should expect to receive job offers in venture capital after the conclusion of the program.

Our Vision

We see venture capital as a force for good in the world, funding companies bringing widespread positive change for humanity. We have high ethical standards and work tirelessly to help the best managers find and fund the seminal companies of our collective future.

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Final Deadline

April 1st, 2024

Start

April 9th, 2024

Completion

July 12th, 2024

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