We look for candidates with experience in the investment space and who are interested in building and growing their local tech ecosystems. Prior attendees have come from VC firms, government-led funds, family offices, angel syndicates, accelerator programs, or are high-net worth individuals looking to diversify their investment portfolio. Candidates should meet the following criteria:

• Have at least 1 year of experience in angel investing, venture capital, or a similar financial field (or 5 years of experience as an operator).
• Be able to commit to four weeks of online coursework
• Be proficient in written and spoken English
• Be focused on identifying and empowering great founders in their ecosystems

Applications are now closed for VC Unlocked: Silicon Valley Online 2021.

500, in collaboration with the Stanford Center for Professional Development, offers two full scholarships ($9,999) for underrepresented early-stage investors, especially women and/or people of color.

The Diversity Scholarship decisions for 2021 have been announced.

To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must be nominated by a peer or colleague. Nominators do not need to be a part of the venture world, they can be founders you have helped, mentors, and anyone who can speak to the candidate’s interest in early-stage investing and empowering founders. If selected for the next round, candidates must fill out the application form, including the supplemental scholarship questions. It is recommended that applicants submit their responses as early as possible.

Contact us at vcunlocked@500startups.com