VC University LIVE at UNC
June 14-16, 2021
Get practical training on venture finance for entrepreneurs, investors, attorneys, and anyone else interested in emerging company finance.
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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. This year, VC University LIVE will take place from June 14-16, 2021, in partnership with the UNC Kenan-Flagler’s Entrepreneurship Center and the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). In light of current public health circumstances, this program will be offered in a robust, highly interactive, virtual format.
- Interactive three-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 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and executives from the National Venture Capital Association
- Perfect for those new to venture finance and professionals interested in building their network in emerging ecosystems
Impact
Stats at a Glance
3
VC University LIVE cohorts since launch in 2019
216
total participants
34
full scholarships awarded
Scholarship
Scholarships are available by application to a limited number of new or aspiring VC investors from historically underrepresented backgrounds. Learn more
The scholarship application for VC University LIVE at UNC is now closed.
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 vcuniversity@berkeley.edu 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.
If you currently work for an employer related to the venture capital field, we highly recommend asking them to subsidize the cost of tuition for VC University LIVE at UNC. This certificate program is an excellent professional development and networking opportunity, and your employer may be willing to cover some of the costs. You are welcome to customize this template for your purposes.
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Participant Testimonials
Instructors and Guest Speakers
VC University incorporates lectures and interviews with faculty from UC Berkeley, UNC-Chapel Hill, executives from NVCA and Venture Forward, and leading venture capitalists from the local ecosystem and Silicon Valley.
Ahmad Al Hidiq
Kayan Health - Co-Founder & CEO
Eric Boduch
Pendo - Co-Founder
Greg Brown
Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise - Director
Steve Case
Revolution - Chairman & CEO
Randall Clark
Gunderson Dettmer - Partner
Brooke Daniels
Salesforce Ventures - Director, Global Portfolio Development
Joe Darcy
IDEA Fund Partners - Principal
Brittany Davis
Backstage Capital - General Partner
Bobby Franklin
National Venture Capital Association - President & CEO
Jeremy Freifeld
Hutch Law - Attorney
Dan Fuchs
Hutch Law - Managing Partner
Vickie Gibbs
Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise - Executive Director
Maryam Haque
Venture Forward - Executive Director
Jon Hayes
RewardStock - Founder
Benji Taylor Jones
Innovate Capital Law - Co-Founder
David Jones
Bull City Venture Partners - General Partner
Sophia Lopez
Kaleido - Founder & COO
Katherine Manuel
IDEA Fund Partners - Operating Partner
Brandon McCarty
CureMint - CEO & Co-Founder
Dezbee McDaniel
CliniSpan Health - Co-Founder
Tim McLoughlin
Cofounders Capital - Partner
Kate Mitchell
Scale Venture Partners - Partner
Shawn Munday
Institute for Private Capital at UNC Kenan-Flagler - Executive Director
Art Pappas
Pappas Capital - Managing Partner
Rodney Sampson
Opportunity Hub (OHUB) - Executive Chairman & CEO
Lucinda Shen
Fortune - Writer & Editor of Term Sheet
Clara Sieg
Revolution Ventures - Partner & Founding Member
Bill Spruill
The Global Data Consortium - Managing Partner
Adam Sterling
Berkeley Center for Law and Business - Executive Director
Chris Stoecker
Silicon Valley Bank - Managing Director
Donald Thompson
Walk West and The Diversity Movement - CEO
Thom Tillis
US Senator - North Carolina
Mel Williams
TrueBridge Capital Partners - General Partner & Co-Founder
Dr. Shanté Williams
Black Pearl Global Investments - CEO
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 vcuniversity@berkeley.edu.