Program

Venture for America Fellows

Organization

Venture for America

Opportunity Type

Fellowship

About the Program

Venture for America will recruit the best and brightest college grads to work for two years at start-ups and early stage companies in lower-cost cities (e.g., Detroit, Providence, New Orleans). You will receive a full salary plus comprehensive health benefits. Venture for America will award $100k in seed investment to the Fellow who is determined to have performed at the highest level throughout his or her Fellowship. Applications accepted in October, December and February.

Program Location

Various

Application Deadline

February 01, 2024

Application Website

www.ventureforamerica.org/apply/

Paid?

Benefits

• Health insurance

Description

The goal will be to screen candidates for qualities that distinguish successful entrepreneurs and start-up leaders, including:

• Intellect and Independent Thinking
• Determination/Ability to Surmount Obstacles/Resourcefulness
• Technical Aptitude and/or the Ability to Develop and Learn New Skills
• Leadership Ability/Initiative
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Purpose-Driven/Character

Our application process is designed to assess candidates? potential to add value to an early-stage company. While there are certain general qualities that speak to this potential (i.e., structured thinking, consistently high-level work product), there is no one background or profile that represents an ?ideal? VFA Fellow. Each may have a unique record of success and achievement.

Open to residents of:

Open to students attending school in:

Degree Programs

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.)

Minimum GPA

Enrollment Status

• Full time

Citizenship

• U.S. Citizens
• Legal Permanent Residents

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Contact

info@ventureforamerica.org

Organization Website

www.ventureforamerica.org/contact/

Organization Address

40 West 29th St., Suite 301
New York, NY 10001

Organization Phone

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