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Excited to announce that I've completed my Corporate Venture Capital & Business Analytics Remote Externship with HP Tech Ventures and Extern ! 🚀 This experience has been an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on skills and insights into the world of corporate venture capital. Here are a few key takeaways: ✅Conducted market research and competitive analysis for investment opportunities ✅Gained insights into evaluating and identifying high-potential startups ✅Worked with data analytics to support investment decisions ✅Developed skills in financial modeling and forecasting ✅Learned about the strategic role of corporate venture capital in driving innovation A huge shoutout to my fellow Externs and the amazing team at HP Tech Ventures for making this journey so rewarding. I can’t wait to apply these new skills and lessons in my future career! #extern #VC #Startup #innovation #marketresearch #opportunity

Hey! Common Magic (ie. me) is hiring a Venture Fellow This is a part-time intern level role for current students ideally based in or near London who are seeking to develop their knowledge of early-stage startups or pre-seed venture capital and keen to get stuck in. The right person will work with me to design the day-to-day but ideally this role will help me build more operational excellence, support my founders better and continue to build the brand to find the next exciting proto-founders. More in the spec but here's some of the fund values to help you get a sense of how the fund and I hope to move: 🔮 The right person will bring good diversity of thought but share the same strong values. 🔮 Service mindset; founders first, always. CM earns the right to do what we do every day through being a great partner. 🔮 Pragmatic optimism: there’s a million reasons why things can’t work. CM strives to get the balance right between critical thinking + believing the future will not look like the past, and that technology can bridge the gap between now and next. 🔮 Act like an owner; CM holds ourselves accountable for the choices we make and aspires to maintain high standards. 🔮 The best way to learn is to do; CM believes funds are products, and that often products need to be launched then iterated. 🔮 Be transparent; sometimes being a great partner means hearing + delivering hard feedback. You can only do that if you’ve already earned trust through being transparent. 🔮 Don’t forget to have fun. Head here for details and how to apply (please, no cover letters or Linkedin adds):

Whatever the world might be saying on tech layoffs, hiring freeze, hard times for graduates to graduate or VC bubble burst- there’s always a way to kickstart your career! VC role used to be once a highly coveted role and usually held by those with Investment experience, mbas etc etc. but as we see this industry mature and more money ploughing in-it creates opportunities for people from non finance or non tech backgrounds. From our experience of running VC fellowship program through Illume Foundation which is targeted for aspiring VC talent, we’ve got PhD reseachers, marketing professionals, technologist and PE all interested to make a mark in the VC world. Don’t let your background stop you from reaching out for your dreams! #VCcareer #internship #fellowship

20+ VC Job Opportunities.... We shared over 20 venture capital job opportunities in our Friday edition of the Venture Curator newsletter. You can find these listings here: https://lnkd.in/dDTVPttS 💫 Want daily VC Job updates/want to learn about VC from basics... Join our VC Crafters (Break Into VC)' Slack community to learn, network and craft your path to venture capital... Join Slack Community Now: https://lnkd.in/gby478Up . #startups #vc #founders #investors #founders #venturecapital #news #analyst #associate #intern #jobs

I feel extremely happy to share with you all that I have successfully completed my externship programme with Ignite XL Ventures. It was a remote, AI-Powered VC Deal Sourcing Externship. Key Responsibilities: -Utilized AI algorithms and data analytics to identify promising investment opportunities in the dynamic tech landscape. -Engaged in strategic outreach and relationship building with students across the globe, and industry experts to uncover emerging trends and disruptive innovations. -Conducted in-depth market research and due diligence to evaluate the viability and growth potential of prospective investment targets, contributing to informed decision-making processes. Unique Experiences: -Crafted compelling investment theses based on comprehensive market analysis and strategic foresight, contributing to the refinement of investment strategies. -Thrived in a remote work environment, mastering effective communication and collaboration tools to foster seamless teamwork and project execution across geographically dispersed teams. -Demonstrated agility and adaptability in navigating the rapidly changing tech ecosystem, continuously learning and iterating strategies to stay ahead of market trends and competitive pressures. Excited to continue exploring AI-driven venture capital opportunities and connect with like-minded professionals!

Guy Kawasaki’s The Venture Capital Aptitude Test (VCAT)... Use this test to find out if a job in venture capital is for you. ...👇 Guy Kawasaki created this test while working at Garage Technology Ventures. It can help you figure out if you're suited for a job as a venture capitalist. He divided this test into three parts - Part I: Work Background Part II: First-Hand Experiences Part III: Necessary Knowledge Results We have shared a detailed article in our "Break Into VC" Newsletter. Check it out here - https://lnkd.in/dX3sn-DC . #startups #funding #founders #venturecapital #vc #founder #fund #angelinvestors #investors #jobs #internship

Get a Front Row Seat to the Startup World - Join Race Capital's Associate Internship for Summer 2024. ☀ ☀☀ Are you fascinated by startups and the world of venture capital? Ever wonder what it would be like to discover and invest in tomorrow’s tech giants? As a venture associate intern at Race Capital, you’ll gain hands-on experience putting together a startup accelerator, working with the most innovative founders across AI, Infrastructure, Enterprise, Web3, SaaS and more. Our 8-week selective program is a deep-dive into advanced techniques for evaluating early-stage ventures. You’ll learn directly from our expert partners, and gain invaluable insights into working with top tier founders and investors. We’ll unlock your potential to uncover what will drive the economy of tomorrow. What You’ll Be Doing - Assist investment partners in putting together a startup accelerator, founder mentorship program and gain hands-on experience in supporting startup founders. - Manage, drive and assist portfolio companies deepen the necessary strategies with regards to growth and partnerships. - Attend hackathons, technical conferences, meetups, etc., to build relationships with founders.  - Perform company and market research on prospective investments including diligence on customers and competitors. - Write industry market maps, competitive analysis, and compile market landscapes for internal and external consumption. - Conduct in-depth technical & business due diligence to develop a strong investment thesis, including solicitation of technical input from internal or external subject matter experts. What’s in it for you: - Learn the art of venture investing: Train with our expert partners and top industry mentors in the fundamentals of VC investing.   - Network with industry leaders: Engage directly with founders at pitch events and demo days.  Connect with influential entrepreneurs, investors and build your industry network.   - Stand out from the crowd: Gain practical skills in deal sourcing, due diligence, and market research. Further your critical thinking, communication, and financial analysis capabilities, setting your resume apart.  - Make a real impact: Formally present your findings to our VC investment team for feedback and mentorship. Your input will directly influence our investment decisions. In this hands-on program, you won’t just learn about startup investing - you’ll be part of the team doing it. Learn everything you always wanted to know about venture investing and startups but were afraid to ask. This program runs from June 3 - August 2 2024, we will also conduct weekly training focusing on the following topics: - Venture Investing 101  - Deal Sourcing and Identification - Building an Accelerator Program - Deal Evaluation - Post-Investment Founder Support - Building your Investor Profile and Reputation Apply now 👉👉 👉 👉 https://lnkd.in/gnM3mG9H

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign The Grainger College of Engineering Technology Entrepreneur Center students and alumni, fellow UIUC Alum, Paul Bragiel has an amazing opportunity for you if you are looking to get into the world of Venture Capital. We would love to see more UIUC folks involved! #UIUC #Venturecapital #Startups #entrepreneurship

🚨 My startup is raising to hire our first full time talent 🚨 As a founder, the pressure to raise funds for hiring top talent like SWE and sales experts can be overwhelming. But what if there's a smarter, equity-saving approach? Enter the world of **intern talent**. 🤔 Consider this: 1. Delay Fundraising, Preserve Equity: Hiring interns works out cheaper and hence allows you to delay raising funds, helping you keep more of your company's equity. Why dilute your stake early for hiring when you can achieve similar results more economically? 2. Proven Talent Conversion: A successful intern, already acclimated to your company's culture and work style, can be a prime candidate for a full-time role. This means lower risks related to culture fit or performance issues when you're actually ready to expand your team. At Intern Guys, we've worked with numerous startups, including those backed by Y Combinator and TechStars, benefit immensely from this approach. They've hired interns through us who later became founding engineers, full-time marketers, and sales leaders. If you’re considering to hire interns give me a ping and we’ll help you propel your startup forward with interns 🚀 #StartupGrowth #InternTalent #EquitySaving #InternGuys #TechStartups #HiringStrategy

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