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Thrilled to announce that I have successfully completed my "VC Industry Research & Pitch Deck Analysis Externship" with Energy Innovation Capital and Extern! With an acceptance rate of 0.33% that is 1 position from every 300 applications this comprehensive experience has been incredibly rewarding, providing me with invaluable skills in venture capital, startup analysis, and market strategy. I’ve had the opportunity to deep dive into industry research, refine my pitch deck development skills, and collaborate with talented professionals throughout the program. Throughout this externship, I had the opportunity to immerse myself in the venture capital landscape, focusing on market research, competitive analysis, and creating investment-ready pitch decks. This experience allowed me to hone critical skills such as: - Evaluating market opportunities: Conducted in-depth research on emerging industries, analyzing key market trends, competitive positioning, and growth potential to support investment decision-making. - Pitch deck development: Crafted and refined investor pitch decks by analyzing financial projections, product-market fit, and value propositions to align with investor expectations. - Financial modeling and valuation: Gained hands-on experience in financial analysis, including creating models for valuation and understanding capital structures and ROI expectations. - Strategic insights: Collaborated with experts and fellow externs to evaluate company strategies and assess the viability of startups seeking funding. A huge thank you to the team at Energy Innovation Capital for their mentorship and guidance throughout this journey, and to my fellow externs for their collaboration. This experience has deepened my understanding of the VC ecosystem and equipped me with the tools to navigate complex investment decisions. I look forward to applying these skills in future roles and continuing to contribute to the venture capital and startup ecosystem! #VentureCapital #Externship #InvestmentAnalysis #PitchDeck #MarketResearch #EnergyInnovationCapital #CareerGrowth #FinancialModeling

I am thrilled to announce that I recently completed an externship program with Extern , in collaboration with Energy Innovation Capital . This incredible opportunity allowed me to delve into the world of venture capital, with a specific focus on the renewable energy sector and the carbon capture and storage industry. During this externship, I had the privilege of discovering the innovative ways in which startups are working to solve global energy challenges in a sustainable manner. I'm deeply grateful for the chance to collaborate with a company that is dedicated to providing abundant, clean, and accessible energy technology. Throughout this externship, I had the opportunity to: 1. Conduct essential market analysis. 2. Prepare a comprehensive market analysis presentation. 3. Design an investment summary. 4. Perform thorough due diligence on various documents. The experience was truly transformative, as I learned four key concepts that will be invaluable in my pursuit of a career in the venture capital field: 1. Truth speaking mindset : To excel in venture capital, one must be a relentless truth-seeker. It's not enough to simply accept information at face value; it must be thoroughly investigated to ascertain the facts. This is crucial in conducting due diligence, market research, and preparing investment memos. 2. Importance of Market Analysis: Conducting a comprehensive market analysis is vital for projecting the success potential of a startup. This involves assessing the company's target market and competitive landscape, as well as identifying key factors such as market growth rate, drivers, challenges, and key investors. 3. Pitch Deck Analysis: Analyzing and synthesizing data is a crucial skill in the venture capital industry. Pitch deck analysis goes beyond mere summarization; it requires examining information in detail to identify cause-and-effect relationships and key factors, while also combining insights from multiple sources to create a cohesive proposal. 4. Structured Idea Presentation: The Pyramid Principle, developed by Barbara Minto, is an excellent framework for structuring ideas in a logical and clear manner. This approach involves presenting the main point first, followed by supporting arguments and detailed information, essentially giving the conclusion upfront. I am deeply grateful to Extern and Energy Innovation Capital for providing me with this incredible opportunity. I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to Christie Andersen , our program manager Shawn Melville , and my fellow externs for their unwavering support and collaboration throughout this transformative experience. #extern #energyinnovationcapital

🌱 Excited to have completed a Deal Sourcing Externship with Colton Alexander! This opportunity allowed me to deep dive into climate-focused industries and sharpen my financial and analytical skills. Key highlights: - Conducted in-depth market analysis to identify trends, competitive landscapes, and growth opportunities in climate-driven sectors. - Performed due diligence on companies tackling climate change, assessing alignment with sustainability goals and investment potential. - Sourced and researched startups that aligned with the organization’s investment thesis, focusing on innovation and long-term viability. - Presented insights and recommendations on business viability and future investment opportunities. This experience enhanced my skills in business analysis, investment research, and financial decision-making, and I’m excited about what’s next in the sustainability space! 🌍💼 #Sustainability #InvestmentBanking #ClimateChange #DueDiligence #MarketResearch #FinancialAnalysis #DealSourcing #InvestmentDecisions #ClimateTech #ColtonAlexander #Externship #GrowthOpportunities #Startups

I recently concluded my online externship with Energy Innovation Capital (EIC) on the Extern platform and it has been an enlightening experience that I would eagerly repeat. EIC is a venture capital firm investing in companies developing the next generation of technology to ensure abundant, clean, and accessible energy—a great initiative. What is particularly important, is the need to shift our mindset towards innovative entrepreneurship. With the convergence of technology and a business-oriented approach, coupled with the immense opportunities emerging in the energy industry, we need only the right tools and mindset to succeed. This externship provided a detailed analysis of the energy market landscape, mentoring on analyzing start-up pitch decks, analyzing complex financial documents, presentation of investment summaries and other essential insights, equipping participants with the knowledge necessary to thrive in this evolving sector. My main responsibilities included evaluating the competitive landscapes in the Digital/Artificial Intelligence use cases in the energy/heavy industrial sector, and uncovering key growth opportunities in the energy sector to determine whether or not to give seed funding. I also conducted due diligence on startups to prepare multiple pitch books & investment summaries tailored to potential client needs & highlighting potential investments' viability and growth potential. I wanted to express my sincere gratitude to Extern and Energy Innovation Capital for this exciting opportunity. I also want to thank Christie Andersen, our program manager, and my fellow externs for their continuous support throughout the program. 🎉 #EnergyInnovation #VentureCapital #CleanEnergy #PrivateEquity #SustainableEnergy #GlobalSouth #EnergyTransition #YouthEntrepreneurship #FutureOfEnergy #EnergyAccess #TechForGood #EntrepreneurMindset #EnergyInvestment #EconomicGrowth #EnergyOpportunity #StartupEcosystem #SustainableDevelopment

I am thrilled to announce that I recently completed an externship program with Extern , in collaboration with Energy Innovation Capital . This incredible opportunity allowed me to delve into the world of venture capital, with a specific focus on the renewable energy sector and the carbon capture and storage industry. During this externship, I had the privilege of discovering the innovative ways in which startups are working to solve global energy challenges in a sustainable manner. I'm deeply grateful for the chance to collaborate with a company that is dedicated to providing abundant, clean, and accessible energy technology. Throughout this externship, I had the opportunity to: 1. Conduct essential market analysis. 2. Prepare a comprehensive market analysis presentation. 3. Design an investment summary. 4. Perform thorough due diligence on various documents. The experience was truly transformative, as I learned four key concepts that will be invaluable in my pursuit of a career in the venture capital field: 1. Truth speaking mindset : To excel in venture capital, one must be a relentless truth-seeker. It's not enough to simply accept information at face value; it must be thoroughly investigated to ascertain the facts. This is crucial in conducting due diligence, market research, and preparing investment memos. 2. Importance of Market Analysis: Conducting a comprehensive market analysis is vital for projecting the success potential of a startup. This involves assessing the company's target market and competitive landscape, as well as identifying key factors such as market growth rate, drivers, challenges, and key investors. 3. Pitch Deck Analysis: Analyzing and synthesizing data is a crucial skill in the venture capital industry. Pitch deck analysis goes beyond mere summarization; it requires examining information in detail to identify cause-and-effect relationships and key factors, while also combining insights from multiple sources to create a cohesive proposal. 4. Structured Idea Presentation: The Pyramid Principle, developed by Barbara Minto, is an excellent framework for structuring ideas in a logical and clear manner. This approach involves presenting the main point first, followed by supporting arguments and detailed information, essentially giving the conclusion upfront. I am deeply grateful to Extern and Energy Innovation Capital for providing me with this incredible opportunity. I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to Christie Andersen , our program manager Shawn Melville , and my fellow externs for their unwavering support and collaboration throughout this transformative experience. #extern

CapitalG's investment VPs are a lot more than just skilled VCs--they're also really interesting people. Join us behind the scenes as we highlight a different investor every day this week. Today's post focuses on CapitalG's own #AI wunderkind Manmeet Gujral who invested, along with Jill (Greenberg) Chase Chase, in the hot AI startup Magic. 1. How did your background before CapitalG frame your view on investing? Prior to CapitalG, I worked in go-to-market at AI & ML infra startup Tecton and at Bain & Company consulting for technology companies and investors. Both roles exposed me to the complexities of building a business. I dread hearing investors say “just do” X, or “just hire” Y to founders. There’s no “just” in building a business. Companies are complex systems and a reflection of the humans within them. Each decision requires careful thought and coordination and has a direct impact on real people. These experiences inspire me with a sense of awe when a company is truly “working” and a sense of humility in trying to help when something is not. 2. Where do you focus your investments, and what key factors do you consider when evaluating potential investments and leadership teams? I help lead CapitalG’s investments in AI & ML, infrastructure, and horizontal application software. Each founder is unique, but over time I’ve gravitated towards two things. First, founders who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, honesty and drive. Second, founders with big, but clear, ambitious theses from day one. In other words, vectors with both high magnitude and clear direction. I aim to partner with generational companies and founders across stages and categories. At the end of the day, I believe investing to be a craft and competency in and of itself focused on finding those rare companies that can avoid reversion to the mean and can compound for long periods of time. 3. What was your first job, and what made it memorable? Between my first and second year of college, I split time between two very different internships: one as a software engineer at a small electronic health record startup and the second as an intern in the office of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. Very few times in my life have I felt as big of a day-to-day brain stretch as trying to learn how to program in C# on Monday while fielding inbound constituent phone calls about the Iran Nuclear Deal on Tuesday. 4. When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a doctor. I grew up in a family of doctors, and I wanted to be in the “family business.” That early desire was also rooted in my grandfather’s (“Nanapapa”) consistent encouragement. As an immigrant entrepreneur, he sought more stability for his children and grandchildren than he had himself. For more on Manmeet Gujral and CapitalG's other investment VPs Jamie Rosen, Army Tunjaicon, Kelly Barton and Conner Lovely, read the full blog post at https://lnkd.in/eGiQY-W5

🌐 Join Our Webinar at Venture University! 🌐 📅 Date: Wednesday, May 22nd ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM PT | 1:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CT 🔗 RSVP Now: https://lnkd.in/grpiWpjh. 🔗 View Presentation In Advance & Ask Your Questions During Q&A: https://lnkd.in/gX5X_u7z. 🎓 At Venture University, we cater to a diverse range of individuals and organizations in the venture capital and real estate private equity ecosystem on a global scale. Who Should Attend The Webinar? 📈 Aspiring VC/PE Professionals: Kickstart your career from Analyst to Partner level roles. 🌟 1st Year Hires: Enhance your skills and escalate your career within VC/PE funds. 🏢 Corporate VCs: Gain expert training in venture capital and real estate private equity. 💼 Angel Investors & Family Offices: Refine your direct investing strategies in VC and real estate deals and funds. 🚀 Entrepreneurs: Learn investor insights to discover market opportunities and innovative business models. 🎓 Students: Undergrads and MBAs aiming to enter the startup, VC, or PE landscape. 🔍 Discover how Venture University can propel you towards your career aspirations! Join us for this enlightening webinar. #VentureCapital #PrivateEquity #CareerDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #InvestmentStrategies #Webinar #NetworkingEvent #ProfessionalGrowth

🚀 Just Completed an Exciting Externship as an AI-Powered Venture Capital Deal Sourcing Extern! I'm thrilled to share that I've successfully completed an intensive #externship in collaboration with Extern and igniteXL Ventures, delving into the dynamic world of #venturecapital . Over the past 4 weeks, I've had the privilege of gaining invaluable insights and hands-on experience in venture capital deal sourcing. Here's a brief outline of my externship journey: Project 1 - Market Analysis 📊 I delved deep into the #VC landscape, focusing on sectors like beauty, personal care, health, and wellness. This provided me with a solid understanding of market trends and dynamics. Project 2 - Deal Sourcing and Drafting an Investment Summary 🔍 I learned about igniteXL Ventures’s investment thesis and began identifying and researching startups aligned with our criteria. I crafted initial investment summaries to capture the potential of these startups. Project 3 - Deal Evaluation 📈 I evaluated potential investments based on set criteria. This required critical analysis and prioritization of startups proposed by peers, refining our approach to selecting promising ventures. Project 4 - Final Investment Summary📝 I refined investment summaries and created a detailed presentation showcasing our comprehensive work during the externship. This project also helped me develop key public speaking and presentation skills. This externship has been instrumental in honing my analytical and strategic skills while providing valuable insights into the investment banking and venture capital industry. I am grateful for the guidance from Extern professionals and the incredible learning opportunity this #externship provided. Special thanks to Christie Andersen for her invaluable mentorship.  #VentureCapital #HealthAndWellness #Externship #InvestmentBanking #AI #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerGrowth

When it comes to hiring, many venture capitalists are often influenced by affinity bias. This can result in overlooking many high-quality candidates. Today, I would like to share an article by Eleanor Kaye from the Newton Venture Program: https://lnkd.in/dfnXB_sz I believe VCs do not intentionally exhibit this bias. Rather, they lack structured talent programs and infrequently engage in hiring practices. As a result, when they do hire, they seek candidates who can perform effectively from day one and apply specific criteria to identify individuals whom they deem best suited for the role. Unfortunately, this approach may exclude highly motivated and promising candidates who may not have traditional education, an engineering background, or are considered "overqualified" due to their age. To address this issue, I have initiated unpaid internships and launched a free VC analyst course. The objective is to offer accessible knowledge to anyone globally interested in becoming a venture capitalist. Over 7000 students have participated in this program. Some of them are now employed in VCs. If you are interested in joining the next course cohort, please subscribe to our group in Telegram: https://t.me/askvc_analyst To advance this initiative further, we have launched YouStar, a platform where analysts can gain practical experience by working on researches. If you are a VC planning to hire, please get in touch with my co-founder Leo Kriukov. We will be happy to refer candidates or explore potential collaborations. For those aspiring to pursue a career in VC, kindly subscribe to our LinkedIn page. Good luck with your future endeavors!