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⏰ Just ONE MORE WEEK left to apply for Emerging Manager Office Hours 16, happening in partnership with @renvcf's UnDemo Day, held in Detroit, MI on Oct. 1! This program offers an opportunity for underrepresented EMs to connect with LPs, GPs with significant fundraising and fund management experience, industry advisors, and each other, for open and collaborative conversations. Apply now to participate! 👉 ventureforward.org/vf-events/em-o…

📣Underrepresented VC fund managers: don't miss out on the opportunity to join us at our 16th Emerging Manager Office Hours, held in Detroit, MI on Oct. 1, in partnership with @renvcf’s UnDemo Day. We’re providing an opportunity where EMs can learn about the fundraising process, GP-LP relationship management, and more in an intimate environment. Apply by Wednesday, July 15. ventureforward.org/vf-events/em-o…

🎉EMOH 16 applications are now open! 🎉 Venture Forward’s 16th Emerging Manager Office Hours program is coming to Detroit, MI on October 1, 2026, in partnership with @renvcf's UnDemo Day! We're inviting emerging managers to this half-day program where they’ll connect and learn from experienced LPs, GPs, and industry advisors in small group office hours. We’re looking for individuals who are: ✅ Currently raising or managing Fund I-IV of less than $150 million ✅ Have had limited access to opportunities in the venture ecosystem ✅ Are based in, or have meaningful professional connections to, the Midwest Apply by July 15: ventureforward.org/emoh-app Special thanks to our partners @Cooley and @SVB for making this program possible! 👉 Are you an experienced GP or LP who is interested in hosting office hours? Contact us at programs@ventureforward.org.

🚨 EMOH 16 applications open next week on July 1! Venture Forward is hosting our 16th Emerging Manager Office Hours program on October 1st in Detroit, Michigan in partnership with @renvcf! We’re bringing together 20–25 emerging venture fund managers for an opportunity to connect and learn from experienced LPs, GPs, and industry advisors in an intimate environment. We encourage applications from managers who are: 💫 Raising or managing Funds I–IV, less than $150m 💫 Have had limited access to opportunities in the venture ecosystem 💫 Based in, or have meaningful professional connections to, the Midwest Learn more: ventureforward.org/vf-events/em-o… ..... 👋Are you an experienced GP or LP who is interested in hosting office hours? Contact us at programs@ventureforward.org.

⏳ Attention Life Science VCs: this Friday is the deadline for VCs to volunteer as a #VCUniversity mentor! Mentors will meet with their mentee for 1 virtual hour/month from August - October 2026 (only 3-4 hours in total). We especially need VCs in pharma, biotech, and healthcare to mentor the next generation of VCs who are interested in healthcare innovation. Share this with your networks and sign up by THIS Friday. 👉 ventureforward.org/vcu-mentor/ #lifesciences #VC #biotech #pharma #healthcare #mentorship

EMOH 16 is coming to Detroit, Michigan! 🚀 Venture Forward's 16th Emerging Manager Office Hours program will take place on October 1, 2026, in partnership with @renvcf's UnDemo Day. We're excited to welcome 20–25 emerging managers for an opportunity to connect with experienced LPs, GPs, and industry advisors. Applications are open July 1-15. We're excited to hear from emerging managers who are: 💛 Currently raising or managing Fund I-IV, of less than $150 million 💛 Have had limited access to opportunities in the venture ecosystem 💛 Are based in, or have meaningful professional connections to, the Midwest Learn more here: ventureforward.org/vf-events/em-o…

A strong venture ecosystem depends on who we bring along next. We're recruiting VCs to mentor @VCUniversity scholarship recipients for just 1 virtual hour/month from August–October. All sectors and experience levels welcome, especially life sciences. 97% of mentors would recommend the experience. 👉 ventureforward.org/vcu-mentor/

Being a VC mentor doesn’t require a big time commitment—just intention. Volunteer 1 virtual hr/month (August–October) to support a nextgen investor in #VCUniversity Cohort 22. 97% of mentors would recommend the program. Sign up by Jun. 26: ventureforward.org/vcu-mentor/

📣VC volunteers needed: mentor Cohort 22 of #VCUniversity! US-based VCs of all sectors and experience levels are needed, and the time commitment is only 1 virtual hour/month from August - October 2026. Learn more and sign up: ventureforward.org/vcu-mentor/

🚨 TONIGHT is the scholarship application deadline for Cohort 23 of #VCUniversity! Final opportunity to join our course on venture finance with full tuition covered + gain access to a high quality mentorship program: ventureforward.org/vcu-scholarshi…

Support the VC community: volunteer 1 virtual hour/month from August - October 2026 as a VC mentor in #VCUniversity! We need US-based VCs from all experience levels and sectors to volunteer (particularly in HealthTech, Pharma/Biotech, and Medical Devices). Learn more and sign up. 👉 ventureforward.org/vcu-mentor/

📢 Early-career and aspiring VCs: the scholarship application for Cohort 23 of #VCUniversity is open! ✨ Deadline: THIS Wednesday, June 10 Learn more: venturecapitaluniversity.com/scholarship/on… Apply: ventureforward.org/vcu-scholarship

Early-career and aspiring VCs: interested in a structured introduction to VC investing? The scholarship application for Cohort 23 of #VCUniversity is open! 🎉 Deadline: Wednesday, June 10 Learn more: venturecapitaluniversity.com/scholarship/on… Apply: ventureforward.org/vcu-scholarship

📣 Attention all US-based VCs! Do you have one virtual hour/month to spare from August-October 2026 to help steward the next generation of VC talent? Help build a VC ecosystem where new and aspiring investors can thrive. Sign up by June 26👉 ventureforward.org/programs-initi…

The scholarship application for Cohort 23 of #VCUniversity opens today! 🥳 If you’re an early-career or aspiring VC investor from an underrepresented background, we encourage you to learn more and apply by Wednesday, June 10: venturecapitaluniversity.com/scholarship/on…

🎉 Cohort 22 of #VCUniversity kicks off today! We’re calling on the VCs in our community: Volunteer as a VC mentor to a Cohort 22 scholarship recipient (1 virtual hour/month from August - October), to support the future of our industry. Learn more & sign up today: ventureforward.org/programs-initi…

Timing matters in venture, but readiness matters just as much. Opportunities show up before you feel fully prepared. VC University is built to help you be ready when they do. 🙌 Registration closes tonight: venturecapitaluniversity.com/online-course/

🎉We’re delighted to introduce the newest scholarship recipients of #VCUniversity! Get to know the scholarship class joining our 22nd cohort: ventureforward.org/meet-the-schol…

A lot of time gets lost trying to “figure out” venture. Not from lack of effort. From lack of structure. VC University brings the pieces together so your time actually compounds. Final week to register: venturecapitaluniversity.com/online-course/

One week left to register for Cohort 22. 21 cohorts have sold out. venturecapitaluniversity.com/online-course

Getting into venture is one step. Building momentum is harder. VC University alumni: - 37% advanced their careers - 43% work in VC or LP roles - 45% invested in companies - 26% raised or deployed capital - 56% contribute across the ecosystem Progress in VC takes time. Structure helps.