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What can you expect from a joining a venture capital fellowship? 🤝 Typically, these programs extend beyond traditional internships (although many do incorporate an intern stint as part of their scheduling), incorporating a blend of hands-on experience, mentorship, and structured learning. Depending on whether the program is run by a VC fund or a specialized organization focused on these kinds of programs, the offerings can differ. Swipe to see what you can expect to gain from joining a VC fellowship program, and whether it’s the right choice for you ➡️ Read the full article 👉 https://lnkd.in/eF4mGzdN #VCfellowships #VCcareer #venturecapital

Internships are a great way to break into VC. It's how I broke in! I did it through Harlem Capital. Harlem Capital's intern program has 3 cohorts per year of 6-8 interns/fellows. 𝟑𝟗% 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥-𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐕𝐂 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦. They have landed at incredible firms including: Insight Partners Bain Capital Ventures Lerer Hippeau Redpoint Drive Capital Westbound Equity Partners Slow Ventures M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund VamosVentures SIERRA Ventures JetBlue Ventures + so many more. I highly recommend getting your feet wet in VC via part-time internships. You can learn the VC world in a low-stakes way while also starting to build your network. #venturecapital #vc #recruiting

I took a break from school and moved to Paris. Why? Seeing that I could graduate early, I decided to take a semester off. I joined Elyn as the CEO's Right Hand for 6 months. When I first saw the role on Headline & Sequoia Capital's job boards, I was intrigued. What did a 'CEO's Right Hand' entail? How could it help me become a VC? How would it teach me to work in a fast-paced, high-growth, high-expectations environment? I joined because the interview process showed me these were serious people with a clear vision. They aimed to make a massive impact in eCommerce. I knew I would be challenged and that the expectations were high. Elyn's goal is to be a global leader. Nothing less. Being in a team of 20 tackling a gigantic industry was invigorating. The day-to-day varied on the month and I was able to explore many different topics. The best part? The work I did at the start of my internship is still being used today. I can see the impact I made. With that, my top conceptual takeaways: 1. Lead by example. I witnessed this everyday. A straightforward principle that creates hunger and a desire to succeed among teams. 2. Benchmark. Benchmark. Benchmark. Why start from scratch if it has been done successfully before? Adapt an existing base and make it better. 3. Act fast, react faster. People will start to realize you're dependable. 4. Be a Swiss army knife. No task is too big with the tools we have today. No taks is too mundane. No task is 'useless'. This mindset allowed me to touch on so many projects. 5. Say 'YES' more often. If it's a great opportunity, say yes and solve obstacles as they come. You'll never know where you can go unless you try. I'm glad I took this risk. As my chapter in Paris nears its end and I prepare for my final year at Babson College, I want to thank those who have taught me so much over the last 6 months. El Mehdi Hachad, Hamza Sentissi, Nicolas Reese, Marie Fauchille, Nelson Casata, Isabel Gardocki, Charlotte Werba, and the whole Elyn team - you are all rockstars!

Summer Internship Reflection: Leveling Up in VC Land Happy to share my incredible summer internship experience at Inventus Capital Partners, a renowned US-based VC firm. This opportunity not only enhanced my skills but also fueled my passion for the startup ecosystem. Key Highlights: - Researched 67 anti-portfolio companies from 18 years of deal-flow data, analyzing their transition from startup to unicorn status. - Collaborated with a US counterpart to crack the code on product-market fit, honing my analytical skills. - Witnessed startup founders pitch to legendary investor Kanwal Rekhi, gaining invaluable insights into how VCs evaluate founders and companies. - Facilitated connections between startups and angel investors, fostering meaningful relationships. - Developed fluency in "VC language," understanding funding rounds, term sheets, and more. Shikhin Garg's mentorship and trust in me, enabling a fresh undergrad to experience something of this magnitude is truly remarkable. So what's next? Who knows! But after this summer, I feel like I could take on the whole Silicon Valley! (Just joking ... or am I?)

The Journey Begins Today! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that the much-anticipated Koboaccountant Africa (AWS Global Fintech Accelerator '2023) Virtual Internship, Cohort 5, kicks off TODAY! 🚀✨ To our incredible new interns: Welcome to a journey filled with learning, growth, and real-world financial insights. Over the next few months, you’ll dive deep into the essentials of accounting, client management, and financial strategy, guided by experienced mentors who are just as excited as you are. This isn’t just an internship; it’s a community of ambitious minds eager to make an impact. We know that the journey might feel challenging at times, but remember—great things never come from comfort zones. Each session, each task, and each moment here is designed to push you, inspire you, and bring out the best in you. So, to Cohort 5, remember: You’re here for a reason. You’ve earned your spot, and we couldn’t be prouder to have you with us. Let’s make these weeks unforgettable and lay the foundation for your bright futures in finance. 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒇𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔? 𝑫𝒓𝒐𝒑 𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎 𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒑𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒖𝒑𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒋𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚! #Koboaccountant #VirtualInternship #NextGenFinance #LearningJourney”

Onboarding New Interns Had an amazing time conducting a virtual session for our new interns, diving into the fundamental concepts of investing! 💼💡 It's always a pleasure to empower the next generation with valuable knowledge that will shape their careers. 🚀 Here's a glimpse from the session where we delved into the basics of investing. 💰📈 #InternTraining #Investing101 #VirtualSession #EmpoweringFutureLeaders

Sharing what all I did and learned in the first month of my first VC internship: 1) Researching new and upcoming markets. 2) Reading tons of relevant material online related to the markets I’m researching. 3) Identifying startups and opportunities in these markets. 4) Deriving the market size of the sector. 5) Reaching out to people working in the same segment and learning from them. 6) Once again, reading every piece of information available on the sub-niche market. VC job isn’t just about meeting new founders and deciding whether to invest in their ideas. There’s so much more happening behind the scenes in a VC firm, and an immense amount to learn. I’m genuinely excited and grateful to be learning all these things :)

Today, I graduated at the Koboaccountant Africa (AWS Global Fintech Accelerator '2023) Virtual Internship Cohort 4. This journey of personal and professional development began in February and I am excited about the progress made so far and value added. I am indeed grateful to the entire team led by the CEO Mr Ubong Ita for the opportunity to be part of this amazing initiative. The key impacts and takeaways from the program are as follows: 👭 Team work and Collaboration. 👨❤️👨 Mentoring basics and effective communication 📊 Introduction to Investment Analysis ✒ Design and Presentation 💻 Introduction to Financial Technology and Services 📲 Introduction to Block Chain Technology 💱 Tax Appreciation for Finance Professionals 💾 Everything Software among other bonus and special sessions.

🌟 Can one internship launch your dream career? Absolutely. Being part of Aboitiz means early career experiences become dynamic stepping stones for future-ready leaders. In this episode of our TechGLOW series, we sit down with Crisia Llante, CLDP from Aboitiz Equity Ventures who shares her exciting journey of growth and continuous learning. Watch and gain valuable insights on building a thriving career with the Philippines’ first techglomerate. 🚀 ======= Take the first step toward your future. Explore opportunities with us:  https://lnkd.in/ghJKQ9Zq #AboitizTechglomerate #ChangeTodayShapeTheFuture

Two months at Invest India, and I can't believe my first internship is already wrapping up! Starting out, I was a bit overwhelmed. My first task? Analyzing export data for ODOP products. I remember staring at the screen thinking, "What have I gotten myself into?" But with some guidance and a lot of coffee, I got the hang of it. But you know what? Those challenges taught me the most. I've gone from barely knowing what HSN codes were to confidently navigating export-import databases. Who knew I'd get excited about market trends? The best part? Seeing how my work fit into the bigger picture. It's pretty cool to think that the reports I helped create might play a small part in shaping India's export strategy. To my patient manager Ishdeep Singh and the awesome Invest India team: thank you for taking a chance on this newbie. Your patience and support made all the difference. I'm walking away with way more than just fancy Excel skills. I've got a newfound confidence, some great friends, and a clearer idea of where I want to go in my career. To anyone on the fence about interning: go for it. It's a wild ride, but so worth it. To my fellow first-time interns out there: we've got this!