VC University LIVE
Get practical training on venture finance in emerging ecosystems for entrepreneurs, investors, attorneys, and anyone else interested in emerging company finance.
On June 14-16, 2021, VC University will host a virtual LIVE program with UNC Kenan-Flagler Entrepreneurship Center and the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC).
What is VC University Live?
VC University LIVE is our three-day certificate program on venture finance, held in partnership with universities in emerging VC ecosystems across the country.
- Interactive 3-day program with a certificate of completion and access to the VC University alumni network
- Live lectures and interviews with leading local venture capitalists, faculty from the University of California, Berkeley and the host institution, and executives from the National Venture Capital Association and Venture Forward
- Perfect for those new to venture finance and professionals interested in building their network in emerging ecosystems
- Past VC University LIVE programs have been hosted by the University of Michigan (May 2019), Tulane University (September 2019), and SMU (November 2020).
Impact
Stats at a Glance
4
VC University LIVE cohorts since launch in 2019
287
total participants
59
full scholarships awarded
Scholarship
Scholarships are available by application for new or aspiring VC investors from historically underrepresented backgrounds. Learn more
Tuition & Discounts
General tuition for VC University LIVE at UNC is $1,200 per participant.
UC Berkeley alumni, UNC alumni, and NVCA members receive a 20% discount. If you qualify for a discounted rate or would like to register a group, please contact [email protected] for more information. Please note: Discounts must be applied before registering, and eligible participants may only apply one discount to the cost of tuition. Group rates are available for no more than 5 registrants per organization.
Participant Testimonials
Past Instructors and Guest Speakers
G. Byron Abrigg
Mission Control GG - Co-Founder & Chief Customer Officer
Jonathan Angers
Esports Stadium Arlington - Director of Parterships
Seth Armstrong
Deloitte - Market Development Leader
Joe Beard
Venture Dallas - Managing Director
Mike Bynum
Stadia Ventures - Director of Accelerator Programs
Rob Carlson
Sidney Austin LLP - Partner
Margot Carter
Living Mountain LLC - Founder & President
Samantha Colletti
Silicon Valley Bank - Director
Rakesh Dahiya
SMU - CIO
Jenn Dickey
Envy Gaming - Vice President, Sales and Brand Partnerships
Bobby Franklin
National Venture Capital Association - President & CEO
Aziz Gilani
Mercury Fund - Managing Director
Jason Gulledge
StackPath - Co-Founder
Arlan Hamilton
Backstage Capital - Founder & Managing Partner
Patrick Hamner
Patriot Capital - Managing Director - Southwest
Maryam Haque
Venture Forward - Executive Director
Andrew Harper
Sidley Austin LLP - Partner
Tim Hayden
Stadia Ventures - Co-Founder & Managing Director
Jaclyn Hester
Foundry Group - Partner
Eric Hinton
Rowling Center for Business Law & Leadership - Director
Jason Illian
Koch Disruptive Technologies - Managing Director
Sandi Knox
Sidley Austin LLP - Counsel
Geoff Levin
Sidley Austin LLLP - Partner
Simon Mak
Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship - Executive Director
Anna Martinez
SMU Cox School of Business - Executive Director of Communications
David Matthews
RevTech Ventures - Founder/Managing Director
Abe Minkara
Legacy Knight - Chief Investment Officer & Founding Partner
Song Pak
Revolution - Exec. VP of Operations & Deputy GC; General Counsel & COO, Revolution Growth
Tiffany Ricks
HacWare - Founder & CEO
Ahmad Saad
Tema Development - Head of Private Equity and Fixed Income
Rich Sapien
Vela Wood - Senior Attorney
Dana Settle
Greycroft - Co-Founder & Partner
Marc Sharpe
TFOA - Founder & Chairman
Brenda Stoner
PICKUP - Founder & CEO
Peter Teneriello
Texas Municipal Retirement System - Investment Analyst
Kevin Vela
Vela Wood - Managing Partner
Ellie Wheeler
Greycroft - Partner
Whitney Wolfe Herd
Bumble - Founder & CEO
Related Programs
From UC Berkeley, NVCA, and Venture Forward
- VC University ONLINE – our self-paced, online course on the nuts and bolts of venture finance (8-week recommended schedule)
- Venture Capital Symposium – a two-day conference from NVCA and Stanford focused on governance best practices
- FORM+FUND – Startup@BerkeleyLaw’s live workshop series for Berkeley-affiliated founders.
From other organizations
- Black Venture Institute – Access, insight, and community for Black operators looking to become angel and venture investors
- Venture Deals Online Course – A free course from Kauffman Fellows and Techstars
- Arlan’s Academy – Over 35+ hours of startup training with new courses added weekly.
Other Ways to Get Involved
If you’re interested in supporting VC University LIVE as a sponsor, speaker, instructor, or in some other way, please contact [email protected].