HADM 4195
The NYC Venture Capital Trek
This course is designed to introduce undergraduate students to the tech VC ecosystem in NYC from the perspective of actual venture capital investors. We will cover, at a high level, various aspects of how venture capitalists perform their multifaceted industry functions (for example, startup founder evaluation and relationships, due diligence, internal deal approval and selling process, and post investment portfolio company support). Students will have the ongoing opportunity to ask our various VC guest panelists questions about their profession. Students will also hear startup pitches and roll play as VCs, but these pitches will also include actual VCs to provide real time input and startup evaluation.
Topics
- Understand the role of a venture capitalist.
- Appreciate how VCs evaluate and build relationships with founders.
- Identify what makes investment opportunities attractive to VC firms.
- Identify red flags in venture capital due diligence.
- Identify how VCs add value to portfolio companies in the post investment/incubation process.
- Understand the role of a tech venture capitalist.
Official roster learning outcomes
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027
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Catalogue variants
- The NYC Venture Capital Trek · 1.0 · Undergraduate