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Become a VC

Build the skills, network, and experience to get hired in the Venture Capital industry or launch your own fund.


Want to build a career in VC?

GoingVC’s flagship program exists to be the premier resource for individuals to build the skills, network, and experience necessary to get hired (or advance their career) in the VC industry through its “Core” track. The flagship program also has a “Raising a Fund” track that prepares individuals to raise their own fund and succeed as a GP.

"The level of preparedness and learning objectives that comes from the experience you get out of it is incredible...I've been focusing on crafting my narratives and my understanding of how to communicate to investors." - Ryan Taylor (Cohort 8)

Testimonials

Testimonials

Matt Castellini

Matt Castellini

@MattCastellini

AWESOME lecture tonight from @nbt hosted by @Going_VC. Thanks so much Nikhil for taking the time! Loved hearing your perspective on the 5 elements of VC, and especially enjoyed hearing about your personal favorite aspect of the job. Once again, thanks Nikhil!

Jonathan King

Jonathan King

@jonathankingvc

By Fall 2021, I was accepted into the @Going_VC fellowship where I completed a phenomenal 16-week educational program that helps to prepare participants for a career in venture capital.

Renata Merino

Renata Merino

@renatamerinobb

Excited to present my “Health & Wellness” investment thesis w/my investment thesis partner on Feb 2nd via @Going_VC

We worked super hard over the past 3mths & are excited to talk future of health/wellness. This will be my 2nd inv thesis following the future of sports tech.

Suzanne Ley

Suzanne Ley

Crypto | Fintech | Private Equity | Venture Capital | Sales| Expert Consultant

Dear Friends - If you are looking to hone your skills in #venturecapital this is a fantastic program to make you stand out from the crowd. The caliber of the students is outstanding and the staff is really supportive. Please feel free to reach out if you want to discuss further. #goingvc

Jonathan King

Jonathan King

@jonathankingvc

Fast forward to spring 2022 (my last semester in the @GATechScheller MBA program) I decided to apply to @coinbase’s open Principal role on the ventures team. S/O to @Going_VC for facilitating a referral and helping me prep for the interviews.

Adrian Maloy

Adrian Maloy

Research Associate at Wellington Management

I had the opportunity to write an investment thesis for the sports tech industry with Renata Merino for GoingVC

This experience was extremely rewarding and taught me a lot about what goes into determining investment opportunities.

Feel free to let me know what you think.

Patrick Bailey

Patrick Bailey

@pbailss

Learning a lot from the @Going_VC program @johnmgannon @RogerKuo highly recommend #VentureCapital #investing #VC #startups

Sherif Nessim

Sherif Nessim

Venture Capital | VC | Early Stage Investing in Emerging Markets

As a cohort 8 alumni, I highly recommend this program

Alex Carmen

Alex Carmen

@acarmen_

Reflecting upon my experience @Going_VC in cohort 11, I most greatly appreciate the way it expanded my thought process - how to diligence a market opportunity and understand its many...

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Cohorts

13

15+

Countries

600+

Members

105+

Cities

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The Five Pillars of the GoingVC Program

Education
Experience
Opportunity
Community
Network

GoingVC’s core offering is centered around material and exercises developed by an in-house team of experts, and is supplemented through lectures hosted by some of the best VCs in the world. Our curriculum is consistently updated with the latest investment research and is designed entirely around helping our members build a foundational understanding of the VC industry.

In our 16 week cohort-based program, you'll deepen your VC knowledge, grow your network, and gain experience as an investor with industry mentors & alumni. Each week includes case studies, group based investment theses development, and lectures from industry leaders.
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During the GoingVC program, you won't just learn concepts, you'll have an opportunity to be part of the deal process and build investment skills that you'll be able to leverage throughout your VC Career.

Each member has the opportunity to receive hands-on experience sourcing real-world deals, conducting diligence, pitching to an investment committee, and communicating with founders, all in a collaborative, foundational setting.
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As a member or alumni of GoingVC, you will have access to a dedicated Career Services team who will assist with resume review and interview preparation.

You will also have an exclusive window into when firms are hiring and receive referrals and warm introduction to those firms to help you get in front of the decision makers for the role.

Finally, you will be invited to participate in our GVC-exclusive, bi-annual VC Career fair, where dozens of actively hiring VC funds will be on hand looking to add to their investment teams.
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There is nothing stronger than a community working towards a collective goal.

As a GoingVC member and alum, you will gain access to our private mentor groups, and databases. You will also have access to exclusive community networking events to help you engage with our worldwide community of current and future GoingVC members and VC investors. Here you can ask questions, seek advice, practice your investor craft, develop relationships, and find lifelong support in your journey into and through the VC industry.
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So much of the success of VC can be attributed to having a strong network. As a member of GoingVC, you will instantly expand yours to hundreds of experienced investors and founders across 75+ cities and 10+ countries worldwide. Additionally, you will have a multitude of opportunities to connect with world-renowned VCs outside of the GoingVC community during our expert-hosted lectures, panels, and meetups.
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The GoingVC learning experience revolves around five fundamental pillars that will help you achieve success: Education, Experience, Opportunity, Community and Network.
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Education

Our 16-Week curriculum is focused on the fundamentals of VC, giving you a deep & actionable understanding of the industry, as well as the practical skillset you need to be confident working in the field. 

●  You’ll attend live VC lectures from industry veterans to ensure you master both the soft skills and the hard technical skills to be successful as a VC
●  Learn from practical cases and modeling assignments covering sourcing, due diligence, financial modeling, cap tables, term sheets, and much more
●  Create and publish your own unique investment thesis
●  Our in house and highly experienced Education Team is there to support your learnings along the way

Our curriculum is consistently updated with the latest investment research and is designed entirely around helping our members build a foundational understanding of the VC industry.

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Experience

Throughout the program, you won’t just learn concepts, you’ll gain real world VC experience.

The unique Investor Program experience we’ve built will allow you the opportunity to be an actual part of the deal process and build investment skills you’ll be able to leverage throughout your future VC career. Through the Investor Program you’ll have a chance to:

●  Do the job before you have the job and sourcing real-world startup deals
●  Pitch opportunities to an investment committee and learning from experienced investors
●  Learn the process of deploying capital and work with high growth startups to help them get funded
●  Immerse in the VC experience with our Investment Team and receive hands on coaching and feedback through your journey
●  Receive upside in investments where your deal was syndicated.
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Opportunity

What’s an academy for aspiring VCs without dedicated Career Service resources?

GoingVC’s Career Service Resources provide dedicated support, mentorship, resources and connections you need to get noticed by the VC firms that are actively hiring. As such, you’ll:

●  Get access to exclusive job opportunities before they’re public
●  Get referrals to VC funds that are actively hiring
●  Practice your interview skills and get feedback on your resume’
●  Have you profile featured on our private VC Talent Platform leveraged by VCs hiring in the industry
●  Get the last mile coaching needed to push you over the edge in getting hired for your dream role, whether it’s on the front of setting a strong first impression, closing a final interview, or negotiating an offer 

Finally, you will be invited to participate in our GoingVC-exclusive, bi-annual VC Career fair, where dozens of actively hiring VC funds will be on hand looking to add to their investment teams.

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Community

There is nothing stronger than a community working towards a collective goal. 

By joining GoingVC, you will become part of a 550+ strong growing global community of investors & members and by doing so, gain the benefits of access to

●  Exclusive community networking events where you can engage with active VCs in the industry 
●  Tight knit community with hundreds of members currently working in roles across the venture capital industry
●  Internally crowdsourced questions, advice, and best practices to hone in your investor craft
●  Lifelong relationships in your journey into and through the VC industry
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Network

Gain access to a broad network of experienced VCs and mentors

So much of the success of VC can be attributed to having a strong network. As a member of GoingVC, you will instantly expand yours to hundreds of experienced investors and founders across 75+ cities and 10+ countries worldwide. Additionally, you will have a multitude of opportunities to: 

● Meet VCs through exclusive lectures & events
● Receive mentorship by experienced VCs from top firms
● Grow and build your network over time through the GoingVC ecosystem
● Connect with investors in our community working at Top Tier VC firms, including Redpoint Ventures, Upfront Ventures, Hustle Fund, Lerer Hippeau, Shasta Ventures, Paypal Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, First Round Capital, and many more firms.
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Curriculum

Core Track
Raising a Fund Track
Week 1

An Introduction to GVC
Week 2

Venture Capital Basics
Week 3

Creating an Industry
Investment Thesis
Week 4
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Due Diligence Overview
Week 5

The VC Interviewing & Hiring Process
Week 6

Joining the Investor Program
Week 7

Sourcing
Week 8

Business Models and Key Metrics
Week 9

Personal Branding
Week 10

Financial Modeling and Due Diligence
Week 11

DEI and Founder Empathy in VC
Week 12

Cap Tables and Valuation Methods
Week 13

Term Sheets
Week 14

Company Building & Portfolio Company Management
Week 15

The Anatomy of an Exit
Week 16

Raising a Fund
Week 1

An Introduction to GVC
Week 2

Venture Capital Basics + Fund Structure
Week 3

Creating a VC Fund Thesis
Week 4
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Due Diligence Overview
Week 5

LP Due Diligence & Building a GP Team
Week 6

Joining the Investor Program
Week 7

Sourcing
Week 8

Business Models and Key Metrics
Week 9

Personal Branding
Week 10

Financial Modeling and Due Diligence
Week 11

DEI and Founder Empathy in VC
Week 12

Cap Tables and Valuation Methods
Week 13

Term Sheets
Week 14

Company Building & Portfolio Company Management
Week 15

The Anatomy of an Exit
Week 16

Raising a Fund
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What to expect with GoingVC

Learn

Master the fundamentals of the Venture Capital industry

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Source and pitch real opportunities to VCs

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Grow

Develop the network to launch your career with our help

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