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Some of our cohort members

Cohort: 8
Jacob Grainger
Associate at Pender Ventures
I owe my career in venture to GoingVC. I don't have a background in finance, I came from a fairly technical background with a few degrees in the medical sciences. I got curious about venture because my first few jobs out of grad school were at biotech startups. I was involved in the financing side of these companies, but I had no experience with the language or terms. I had to get my act together and learn, and I did that through the GoingVC Program. The company I was working for got acquired right after the program, and I actually met my first employer in the venture industry through a GoingVC introduction. It was great, I learned the basics and got a job totally from the GoingVC program.
Cohort: 9
Jonathan King
Principal at Coinbase Ventures
GoingVC had an immense impact on my transition out of tech product management into my new found career within the venture capital industry. Not only did GoingVC provide me with the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to succeed as a VC investor, but it surrounded me with a thriving network of VC / Entrepreneurship practitioners who I can I call on at a moment's notice. Lastly, the GoingVC career advisors were instrumental in my obtaining my current role as a Principal with Coinbase Ventures. From facilitating a referral to reviewing my resume and conducting mock interview prep, I was fortunate to land an investor role at my top choice firm. I'm, therefore, forever grateful to the GoingVC program and happily look forward to staying engaged as a mentor / advisor for future cohorts.
Cohort: 10
Vanessa Stephens
Principal at Capitalize VC
I found the program to be incredibly informative and I decided to use my experience to launch into VC full-time, so as you can see from my job title, I'm no longer an attorney, I'm a full-time investor in the consumer tech and consumer AI space.

I can’t praise the GoingVC program or the team enough, I had such a positive experience and felt really confident entering the market because of the amount of information and support I had from the cohort. I was part of cohort 10 and I still have great relationships with people from cohort 4 that have a similar investment thesis such as myself.

Our Alumni Have Worked at Top Firms such as:

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Our Investments

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Acquired by Ampere
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Testimonials from Our Founders

We met GoingVC in Q2 '21 and by Q3 '21, GoingVC led a thorough diligence and supported us. Unlike other VCs, GoingVC commits more than just capital - their LP community consists of incredible operators who bring a unique edge to help us grow. In a short amount of time, GoingVC has gone above and beyond to help us and when needed, I know I can depend on them. If you are looking for long-term partners who are strategic builders themselves, then GoingVC is the perfect partner for you.

Zohaib Ali

CEO, Dastgyr Technologies

GoingVC Partners has been hugely helpful. Most of the early-stage capital that we subsequently raised happened through introductions from GoingVC Partners. They have arranged meetings with many key prospects and alliance partners. John, Sharran, and Arno are always responsive and have been great to work with.

Indra Mohan

CEO, OnSpecta

Frequently Asked Questions

Weʼre seeking people who have a demonstrated passion for, and persistence in, pursuing a career in venture capital. If youʼre admitted, we expect you to give first, show up, work hard, contribute, and ultimately make the group better.

Participants in past GoingVC cohorts have come from a variety of academic backgrounds and career paths, including tech companies like Zynga, Uber, Amazon, Google, Hustle Fund, Lowercarbon Capital, Mercury Fund, Salesforce Ventures, Lerer Hippeau, BBG Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, USV, and General Catalyst.

Weʼve also had GoingVC members who were finishing up their college degrees, and others further along in their careers.

Weʼve had former engineers, entrepreneurs, product managers, management consultants, angel investors, investment bankers, and many more.

Yes! Itʼs a part-time program that takes just about 4-6 hours per week.The majority of participants are working full-time, interning with a VC firm, or going to school while participating in the program.

There is no “perfect” age to participate in the GoingVC program. Itʼs more about what you want to get out of it and whether we can provide that for you.

Weʼve had members who recently graduated or are currently in grad school, as well as others who were much later into their careers.

GoingVC is a geographically agnostic program. The investment skills youʼll learn are universal.

While we donʼt target any specific cities for alumni job placement, members have gone on to find VC roles all over the world.

Live sessions typically take place on Tuesdays or Thursdays at 5 PM PST.

If you canʼt make the live calls, no problem. We record every lecture so you can watch or listen on your own time, whether on your computer or phone. Many members complete the program asynchronously.

GoingVC (US): $8,999

GoingVC Europe: €7,449 / £6,449

We strive to make GoingVC accessible, regardless of your financial situation. We offer flexible payment terms, including payment plans, to help make the program more manageable for different budgets. For U.S. applicants, financing options are available through our partner, Climb.

If for any reason youʼre not satisfied with the program within the first 30 days (thatʼs a quarter of the program), just let us know — weʼll issue a full refund, no questions asked. We make this guarantee because we want GoingVC to be one of the most impactful professional development experiences youʼve ever had.

Members should expect to spend around 4-6 hours per week to get full value out of the experience.

The curriculum varies based on which track you select when you join the program. We have the flagship program track, which is all about learning the fundamentals of VC and breaking into the industry. Then, we have a track focused on Raising a Fund, which teaches you the fundamentals and also prepares members for raising their own fund. Thus, a select portion of the curriculum differs.

You can read more about our curriculum here.

Yes. Members will have the opportunity to join GoingVCʼs Investor Program, giving you direct experience with sourcing and evaluating deals.

GoingVC is fully virtual and designed to be accessible globally, with flexible recorded sessions so you can participate regardless of your location or schedule.

GoingVC is built for busy professionals balancing full-time jobs. While live sessions offer valuable real-time interaction with active VCs, theyʼre all recorded, so you can learn flexibly on your own schedule without missing out.

GoingVC is designed for professionals at all stages of their VC journey: from aspiring Analysts to Partners looking to deepen their skills. Whether youʼre just breaking in or advancing your career, the program offers valuable education, experience, and network support tailored to your needs.

GoingVC supports professionals from different backgrounds. Our comprehensive curriculum–live expert lectures, curated readings, case studies, and hands-on modeling–builds well-rounded VC skills. Combined with personalized mentorship, we help bridge gaps and prepare you to confidently break into venture capital.

Every session is recorded and available to view on your own time—on your computer or phone. Many participants complete the program asynchronously and still gain full value.