Partner Firm FAQs

How can a venture capital/private equity firm join Venture Fellows?

Please contact us at: questions@venturefellows.org

How does the interview process work?

  • Partner firms receive resumes of available Fellows
  • Partner firms contact Fellows directly to coordinate interviews
  • Partner firms only select the Fellow that matches their needs

Does the Fellow expect a job after this?

Although Fellows are interested in venture capital as a potential career, the Venture  Fellows program is a class, with no expectation of summer/full-time employment.

What are the typical Venture Fellow responsibilities at a partner firm?

  • Deal review and due diligence
  • Market research (UT database access)
  • Financial modeling and valuations

What is a typical work schedule?

All day Friday for 8 to 10 hours or two days a week for 4 to 5 hours per day.

What are partner firms required to provide?

  • Mentoring & guidance
  • A chance to learn about the venture capital/private equity industry
  • MBA-level responsibilities and projects