About SomosVC
SomosVC’s mission is to elevate and accelerate the presence of Latinos/as and allies in venture capital—transforming the tech ecosystem at scale through community, opportunity, and education. We believe that empowerment and representation are powerful levers for systemic change, and we are committed to channeling our resources, networks, and expertise toward that purpose.
About the Program
Our 8-week program is designed to prepare participants for a successful role as an Analyst, Associate, and Senior Associate at a Venture Capital firm. The program is designed to help equip candidates with the tools and community that they need to break into the venture capital industry.
- Curriculum/ Programming: Weekly sessions serve as the foundation for demystifying the venture capital trade. Seasoned investors and industry experts will provide in-depth advice and training.
- Mentorship: Each Fellow will be paired with a VC towards the end of the program to help reinforce lessons, learn how they broke into the industry, answer your questions, and be your champion.
- Project-Based Learning: Investment memo practice building and hands-on learning give participants a rare first-hand look at a wide array of intellectual and operational challenges venture capitalists navigate.
Who is this program for?
- If you are an early career professional
- You have between 2–7 years of full-time work experience and have strong conviction that you want to transition into a a career in venture capital
- You are actively interested in pursuing a career in venture capital in the next ~6-12 months (if you are considering matriculating into business school / graduate school next year, or are currently enrolled with more than 6 months left, this program is not for you)
- Latino/a professionals and allies (including those who have shown dedication towards working with underserved communities) from any career background who want to break into venture capital.
What will you learn?
We are partnering with incredible investors and organizations for our classes. You will learn the day-to-day of an investor, build your skillset (evaluating, diligence), learn to source, how to identify great companies, how to build conviction, and, of course, VC recruiting and how to stand out in the application process.
What will our Fellow class have in common?
- Intellectual curiosity
- Dynamic thinkers and problem solvers
- Robust work ethic
- Collaborative yet independent
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