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VC Mentor Application
NYC VC Internship Program
Creating a more inclusive and thriving startup and venture capital ecosystem in NYC, by empowering the next generation of diverse young talent
As a mentor, you'll:
- Guide and inspire ambitious students breaking into venture capital
- Join an exclusive community of VC leaders committed to building a more inclusive NYC
- Share your journey and insights through engaging sessions from June - August 2025
What we're looking for:
- Commitment to mentor 2-5 students through structured sessions and AMAs
- Passion for developing talent and giving back to the NYC tech community
- Ability to participate in 3 in-person events in Manhattan and 1 squad session over zoom
Partner:
Partner:
Join NYC's Premier VC Ecosystem
Create Lasting Impact
- Mentor and uplift pre-vetted high-potential students breaking into VC
- Build meaningful connections that extend beyond the program
- Be at the forefront of building up NYC’s venture ecosystem
Join an Exclusive Network
- Access to invite-only networking events with fellow VCs and seasoned executives
- Collaborative opportunities with leading startups and VCs
Grow Professionally
- Develop your leadership and coaching abilities
- Gain recognition as a thought leader
- Expand your influence in the NYC tech community
Your Mentor Journey
Application
Share your profile, areas of expertise, and mentoring preferences
Matching
If you are selected, we will match you with 2-5 students whose interests align with your expertise
Mentor Sessions
4 sessions with your squad from June to August, with additional opportunities to lead cohort-wide professional development events and workshops
Recognition
Join us at program showcases and events as an honored mentor, and connect with NYC's top VC leaders while celebrating your mentees' growth and success
Presented by
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city’s future economy. NYCEDC’s Startup and Venture Capital Internship Programs are aimed at supporting tech-enabled startups and VC firms with capacity to host interns, grow their teams, and strengthen their businesses, while developing equitable and efficient talent pipelines in New York City’s tech sector.
Supermomos is the world's first verified IRL professional community, and NYC's premier platform for connecting 30,000+ professionals in tech, business, and finance sectors, including 3,000+ startup founders. They are dedicated to bringing people together in real life to foster meaningful connections and knowledge exchange, all while facilitating the participation of underrepresented minority groups. They are also behind major industry events including Super AI ML Summit and the Women's Leadership Summit at the NYSE.
Everywhere Ventures is a global pre-seed fund backed by 500 founder and operator limited partners who help source, diligence and support the growing portfolio. Over the last seven years, the fund has invested $80M into 300 portfolio companies making it one of the most active early stage funds around.
CUNY IAR leads industrial research collaborations at the City University of New York (CUNY). CUNY IAR is recognized as the nation’s leader in training underserved entrepreneurs and is committed to expanding its reach in a fair and equitable manner. CUNY IAR serves as the CUNY-leadership of the NSF-supported New York I-Corps Hub which trains research and technology teams across all CUNY campuses. IAR also awards faculty and student teams seed funding to develop prototypes. CUNY IAR coordinates all of the CUNY-campus based incubator and accelerator programs. These incubators attract hundreds of students with innovative ideas.