Program Overview
Program Duration: January 20 – March 28, 2025.
Program Structure: Part-time. Hybrid with asynchronous online learning and special in-person events. Convenient for students!
This program will recruit interested students to be trained in the fundamentals of venture capital (VC) due diligence processes. The program will run over 10 weeks, mid January to end of March 2025 and include the following:
- 6 weeks of content delivery (January 20 – February 28, 2025)
Online resources such as Front Row Ventures Academy, a national program focused on developing student entrepreneurs and future investors will be accessed to learn aspects of VC deal breakdowns, VC decision process, investment philosophy, value proposition design and risk mitigation. In addition to online content, fellows will be provided with an in-person mentor to review concepts as a group and explore real life examples. There is an expectation of 5-7 hours per week over 6 weeks dedicated to this portion of the program. - 4 weeks of experiential learning (March 3 – 28, 2025)
Following the course, fellows will generate due diligence reports for companies applying to the McMaster Student Seed Fund program. Students will work in small teams under the supervision of an experienced mentor. There is an expectation of 8-10 hours per week dedicated to this portion of the program.
Students accepted into the fellowship will receive a $1,000 stipend upon program completion.
Benefits:
- Learn key concepts about VC world and due diligence process
- Get trained by experienced mentor
- Apply newfound skills to vet real company funding applications – You help decide who gets $10k
- Participate in Investor Pitch Days – Network with investors and entrepreneurs
- Advance your future career with experiential learning
- Receive $1,000 stipend
Eligibility:
- No prior education about VC or startup investment is necessary
- No prior experience with due diligence is necessary.
- You must be a current undergraduate or graduate student at McMaster University. This program is open to:
- All faculties and programs.
- Domestic and international students.
- Full-time and part-time students
Expandable List
Check back in 2025 for more events.
Application Deadline is January 6, 2025.
In order to apply for this opportunity, you must complete the following two steps:
Step 1 of 2: Apply to the Investor Analyst Fellow position on OSCARplus.
- Log into OSCARplus with your Mac ID
- From the left-hand menu, select “Student Success Centre”
- Select “Volunteer & Experience Building”
- Select “Postings“
- Search for Job ID: 215349 – Investor Analyst Fellow
- At the top of the posting, select “I intend to apply for this position“
Step 2 of 2: Submit the online Application Form.
Top applicants will be invited for virtual interviews during January 13-16, 2025.
Successful applicants will be announced on January 17, 2025 and invited to join the program.
Application Deadline is January 6, 2025.
In order to apply for this opportunity, you must complete the following two steps:
Step 1 of 2: Apply to the Investor Analyst Fellow position on OSCARplus.
- Log into OSCARplus with your Mac ID
- From the left-hand menu, select “DeGroote School of Business”
- Select “Job Postings“
- Search for Job ID: 216163 – Investor Analyst Fellow
- Upload your resume
Step 2 of 2: Submit the online Application Form.
Top applicants will be invited for virtual interviews during January 13-16, 2025.
Successful applicants will be announced on January 17, 2025 and invited to join the program.
Contact Mariya Leslie, Manager of Student Entrepreneurship at The Forge: mariya@theforge.mcmaster.ca
Book a meeting during Forge Office Hours. Click here for OscarPlus booking instructions.