VC Boot Camp Session 1: Intro to VC

• Break down how venture works: Learn the fundamentals of fund structure, incentives, and how VCs make decisions

• Speak the language of venture: Get comfortable with key metrics like MOIC, IRR, dilution, burn, and runway

• Learn how to recruit: Hear from second-years about their recruitment process as they detail what worked and what didn’t

• Understand the VC career path: Explore common roles at firms and what each job actually involves day-to-day

• See how firms differ: Compare seed vs. growth funds, generalist vs. specialist strategies, and how firm size shapes your experience

• Get the inside scoop from VCs: Hear from second-years and alumni about sourcing, memos, ICs, and working with founders

• Ask anything: Join an open Q&A with those who’ve broken into the industry and know what it takes

• Discover CBS resources: Tap into on-campus clubs, programs, and NYC-based firms with strong VC exposure

• Preview what’s next: Learn what upcoming workshops will cover — including resumes, sourcing, sector research, and mock interviews

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