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VC fellowships for operators

131 VC fellowships built for operators. 4 are taking applications now. Most do not pay a stipend.

131 programs4 open now51 fully remote31 pay a stipend122 hosts

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131 programs

a16z Build Ops Engineering Fellowship logoFellowship

a16z Build Ops Engineering Fellowship

Open

Andreessen Horowitz

A six-week cohort for operations leaders deploying AI into scalable organizational systems.

Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Terms
Unpaid
Longevity Biotech Fellowship logoFellowship

Longevity Biotech Fellowship

Open

Longevity Biotech Fellowship

Join a community dedicated to advancing longevity biotechnology.

Location
North Carolina
Terms
Participant Funded
a16z Build Growth Engineering Fellowship logoFellowship

a16z Build Growth Engineering Fellowship

Andreessen Horowitz

An eight-week cohort for growth engineers, AI-native GTM leaders and agent builders inventing the next distribution playbook.

Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Terms
Unpaid
a16z Build Design Engineering Fellowship logoFellowship

a16z Build Design Engineering Fellowship

Andreessen Horowitz

An eight-week cohort of AI-native design leaders who have absorbed engineering into their craft and are building systems, not just screens.

Location
San Francisco and New York, United States
Terms
Unpaid
a16z Build Talent Engineering Fellowship logoFellowship

a16z Build Talent Engineering Fellowship

Andreessen Horowitz

An eight-week cohort for engineers who recruit, talent leaders who build, and anyone rewriting how exceptional people get found.

Location
San Francisco and New York, United States
Terms
Unpaid

At a glance

How they pay

Based on the 95 of 131 programs that say.

  • Unpaid37
  • Stipend31
  • Participant-funded16
  • Mixed compensation8
  • Carry share1

How they run

Based on the 122 of 131 programs that say.

  • Remote51
  • Hybrid38
  • In person33

Where they run

Based on the 122 of 131 programs that say. A program can list more than one region.

  • The US52
  • Global43
  • North America10
  • Asia9
  • India8

What it looks like

A VC fellowship gives you a seat inside the investing process for a season. Fellows typically source and evaluate companies, join partner meetings, and learn from a cohort.

Who it is for: students, early-career professionals, and operators exploring a move into venture.

What you get: mentorship, a cohort, exposure to real deals, and a line on your resume that funds recognize. Some fellowships pay a stipend, some share carry, and some are unpaid.

How people get in: most run an annual application window. Strong applicants show evidence that they already notice companies early and can write clearly about why.

The programs here name operators among the people they are built for. Many accept other backgrounds too.

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Questions people ask

Which VC fellowships for operators are open now?

4 of the 131 are taking applications now, including a16z Build Ops Engineering Fellowship, Apollo Health Ventures Moonshot Venture Fellowship, and Longevity Biotech Fellowship. Open programs are listed first above.

Do VC fellowships for operators pay?

31 of the 131 pay a stipend, 37 are unpaid, and 16 charge a participation fee. The other 47 pay in other ways, such as carry or equity, or do not say.

Can I join VC fellowships for operators remotely?

51 of the 131 run fully remotely, 38 mix remote and in-person time, and 33 run in person. 9 do not say.

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