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Columbia Venture Fellows is a highly competitive, application-only, two-year program run through the Eugene M. Lang Entrepreneurship Center at Columbia Business School. It prepares CBS students for venture-capital careers through academic and experiential learning: fellows diligence student and alumni startups through the Lang Fund process, write investment theses with top VC funds, receive priority enrollment in VC courses, and learn from investors and founders.

Investment focus

Columbia Business School's VC Program aims to develop the next generation of venture capital leaders by combining academic rigor with practical experience. The program focuses on equipping participants with the analytical, leadership, and interpersonal skills necessary for success in venture capital investing, addressing the growing demand for skilled professionals in the field.

Program details

Designed for Founders, Students. The program is in person. Participation is generally part time.

Who it is for

Candidates for the executive education programs do not need formal prerequisites or experience in finance. Ideal candidates include finance professionals, entrepreneurs, corporate professionals, and career changers. For the Columbia Venture Fellows program, candidates must be full-time MBA students at Columbia Business School.

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Admissions and application

Admission to the Columbia Venture Fellows program is highly competitive and requires a holistic review of the candidate's profile, including essays or written responses and potential interviews. Most executive education programs have rolling admissions and do not require essays or interviews.

Benefits

Participants gain access to a comprehensive VC curriculum, practical application through real case studies, and a strong network of professionals and faculty. The program also offers hands-on experience through the Lang Fund, mentorship from industry leaders, and opportunities for career development in venture capital.

Timeline

The Venture Capital Private Equity Program lasts 9–12 months, while the Foundations of Venture Capital is a 6-week online program. The Columbia Venture Fellows program spans two years.

What came of it

Alumni of the Columbia Venture Fellows program have successfully placed in tier 1 VC firms such as Sequoia Capital and Andreessen Horowitz, as well as corporate venture arms and emerging funds. Many alumni have launched their own venture funds and have become recognized thought leaders in the venture capital space.

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Questions about this program

Who is eligible to apply?

The standard eligible group is current first-year Columbia Business School MBA students. EMBA, J-Term, and MBAxMS Engineering dual-degree students are directed to apply in the fall of their second year. EMBA Global students may apply then if they can take the required spring VC electives in New York. Applicants must also be able to take two specified spring VC courses and demonstrate commitment to a VC career.

Are applications currently open?

No. The official program page currently marks applications closed and provides a Lang Center inquiry route rather than a verified open application form.

What do fellows do in the program?

Fellows conduct diligence on student and alumni startups for the Lang Fund, develop investment theses with VC funds, receive priority enrollment in CBS venture capital courses, and learn with investors and startup founders.

How long is the fellowship?

Columbia Business School describes it as a two-year fellowship combining academic and experiential learning.

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