Venture Fellows' Partners

Partner Firms:

Partner Firms' Frequently Asked Questions

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

For detailed information for partnering with the Venture Fellows program, download the program term sheet.

Please contact Ron Zboril or Brian Mooney for additional information.

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
• $1000 per Venture Fellow per semester

How is the $1000 per Venture Fellow fee used

• Access to learning resources and industry databases
• Industry newsletters and publications
• Course curriculum materials
• Partner firm networking events
• Recruiting and PR materials
• Participation in national VC tournaments
• Student registration at industry events