Venture Forward. Navigating your Successful Career in VC.

Testimonials

What atendees say about us

The importance of working actively to define, shape and promote your personal brand as this will be important as VC is a networked industry. And spend time building and curating your network both with founders, other VCs, LPs, or exit partners

Synnove Engeskaug

For me, the personal branding insights from Mari were very insightful. I found her approach to have a 6 month plan with LinkedIn content and a Google Spreadsheet with all of her network connections very interesting. I would be interested to try out such a structured approach as well. Overall, I took away for myself to find my own niche topic of interest and to be more visible with it : sharing insights on social media and also presenting myself with my topic and purpose.

Charlotte Josam

I have learnt a lot of valuable things over the last couple of weeks, but what I believe really stuck with me was that everyone has their doubts about their skills and no one is perfect and we can only be humble and kind and share knowledge to thrive together.

Alena Redeker

For whom

Mid-career female professionals working in VC or growth funds.
3 weeks

Duration

5 x

Number of sessions

Online

Formula of meetings

Practical and actionable
  • First hand insights and advice from experienced professionals on how to navigate a successful career in VC
  • Leveraging skills and mindset to take charge of a future and fast track career
  • Networking, experience sharing and building trusted relationships that go beyond the "small talk"
What you will learn

Agenda and main topics

Sessions will be led by industry experts will cover a range of topics including:
1
How to Be Successful in Venture Capital?

Explore the essential components for a successful career in venture capital, and gain invaluable insights as experts and senior VC professionals share their inspirational career journeys.

2
Diversity in VC

Understand diverse perspectives on women in venture capital and receive practical advice for navigating the venture capital landscape with confidence and strategic acumen.

3
Board readiness

Unlock invaluable insights and practical guidance on preparing for board positions, including essential leadership skills. Acquire the knowledge for excelling in boardrooms and making impactful contributions to organizations.

4
Your Assets and Finances

Dive into the financial aspects of a career in venture capital and learn about the remuneration structures including management fees, carried interest, and strategies for financial success including negotiation and mastering difficult conversations.

5
Pitching, Storytelling and Networking

Learn how pitching, storytelling, and a robust network play pivotal roles in the venture capital industry and how they contribute to success of both the venture capital funds and their portfolio companies.

About the Venture Forward Academy

An online boot camp designed to equip rising stars in the industry with the skills and mindset necessary to fast-track professional growth and confidently step into larger roles in the venture capital sector.

Venture capital demands a combination of technical skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to navigate rapidly changing environments.

Throughout the online sessions, participants will have the opportunity to connect with experts and role models, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the landscape with a specific emphasis on fostering a unique female perspective.

The program is organised by the EIT (European Institute of Technology) Community and their Supernovas programme in collaboration with European Women in VC.

Academia Agreements
Taught by top-tier professionals
Ed Zimmerman

Co-founder at Lowenstein Sandler LPP

Evgenia Plotnikova

General Partner at Dawn Capital

Gülsah Wilke

Partner at DN Capital

Mari Luukkainen

Principal at Icebreaker.vc

Marianna Mamou

Head Advice Beyond Investing, UBS Chief Investment Office

Matt Penneycard

Co-founding Partner at Ada Ventures

Natalia Blagburn

Portfolio Director, Mercia Ventures

Oya Derindere

Counsel at Van Campen Liem

Pawel Rogalski

Partner at Key Search

Rainer Märkle

General Partner at HV Capital

Chris Wade

Co-Founder & Partner at Isomer Capital

Christian Rangen

General Partner at Link Capital

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