| Topic Name: |
getting started in VC |
| Message Name: |
Kaufmann Fellowship |
| Date Posted: |
04/10/1999 |
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Dear Irish MBA,
You might want to look at Kauffman fellowships.
This is from their site:
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
4801 Rockhill Road - Kansas City, Missouri 64110-2046
(816) 932-1000
Email:infoFELLOWS@emkf.org
The Kauffman Fellows Program is an educational program for future
venture capitalists and future leaders of high-growth companiesThe Kauffman Fellows Program provides firsthand experience and complete immersion in the venture capital process for exceptional men and women. Fellows learn how to identify, finance and grow
entrepreneurial companies as they are mentored by leaders of the
venture capital industry. Additionally, Fellows receive specially
designed education targeted to the venture capital process and
delivered by leading venture capitalists, entrepreneurs and scholars.
Ultimately, the Program will lead to more company start-ups, greater
success of company start-ups and increased job creation in the United
States.
For info on particular firms and a networking table (by alumni affiliation) check out The VR Guide to Venture Capital.
As for job openings, check out www.capitalventure.com.
Cheers, Andrew |
| Message: |
I second Andrew's recommendation of The Kaufmann Fellowship. As part of their program, they place you with a prominent Venture Capital Firm. The program is awesome. It requires an MBA or I would be tempted to apply myself!
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