Student Engagement and Experiential Learning with IU Ventures
The IU Ventures Fellows Program is an experiential program to immerse students in the venture capital industry through National Venture Capital Association curriculum, real time projects, deal exposure & internships.
Open to all curriculars
Experiential Learning
First step to a VC Career
Partners and Sponsors
A 12-month fellowship for venture capital experiential learning
The IU Ventures Fellows Program brings together entrepreneurial students who share an interest in venture capital career paths. Our Fellows are inherently curious, qualitative thinkers with a passion for identifying and nurturing business value.
“Thank you for creating this opportunity for us. This experience has truly been a turning point in my career and I’ll be forever grateful for it!” Dr. Reza Alipour, IU Ventures Fellow 2022.
Benefits of the Fellows Program:
Venture capital education
Cohort model
Fund-sponsored projects
Financial aid through bursar
In-person events
Exposure to business governance
Non-credit experience
Summer internship opportunities
Schedule Format
Spring
Exposure to venture finance fundamentals, including sourcing deals, due diligence, and more.
Participate in online and in-person seminars, guest lectures, and class discussions.
Summer
Opportunity for internship in venture capital
Fall
Experience “live deals” via the IU Angel Network, IU Philanthropic Venture Fund, and other partner funds.
Work individually and in teams to implement learnings in real-time projects for venture capital partners.
About the IUV Fellows Program
The Fellows Program provides students with the opportunity to gain experience sourcing, evaluating, structuring, and investing in new ventures through course work, internships, and on-campus experiences. Fellows engage with IU alumni and industry experts working in venture finance, creating lasting relationships and a flywheel effect for career placement.
Program Requirements:
- Graduate level student at IU Bloomington
- Commit to 12-month program (January – December)
- Ability to devote up to 5-10 hours per month during the school year
- Opportunity to pursue a VC internship or project during the summer
Neil Powell
Executive Director, Student Experiential Learning
Neil Powell is the executive director of Student Experiential Learning [ at IU Ventures ] and the director of the Kelley School of Business MBA Strategic Finance Academy and Masters in Finance Programs. Before joining IU in 2019, Neil Powell spent nearly 30 years in corporate finance in the high-tech industry. His past roles include Vice President of Finance, Finance Director for a $7 billion corporate venture capital fund, and Finance Director for Intel Corporation in Japan and South Korea.
Program FAQs
When does the IUV Fellows Program application open?
The Fellows Program runs from January to December each year. The application process takes place in the fall semester preceding the program year.
- Info Sessions: September – October
- Application Window: September 1 – October 27, 2023 at 5:00pm.
- Selection Interviews: Early November, 2023
- Cohort Selection, Notification, Acceptance: November 17-22, 2023
- Cohort Kick-Off: December 7, 2023
How long is the IUV Fellows Program?
IUV Fellows is a 12-month program. Cohorts are formed and new Fellows are notified of their acceptance in late November. Fellows are welcomed to the program with a kickoff in mid-December.
The program year begins at the start of the spring semester in January. It continues through the summer and following fall semester, ending in December.
Can undergraduate students apply to the IUV Fellows Program?
The IUV Fellows Program is currently only available for IU Bloomington graduate students.