Creative Destruction Lab VC Fellows

The Creative Destruction Lab Student Fellowship Program is a Rotman-linked fellowship for incoming Full-Time MBA students who want startup and venture-building exposure through CDL. The fellowship supports up to 20 incoming students, provides financial awards, guarantees CDL strategy-course placement, and sponsors access to key events.

The CDL VC Fellows program aims to support MBA students who aspire to careers in entrepreneurship and venture capital. It provides financial support, mentorship, and access to a network of experienced practitioners to help fellows achieve their entrepreneurial objectives.

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

Candidates must have acceptance to an MBA program at participating institutions, demonstrate commitment to entrepreneurship or venture capital, maintain strong academic standing, and show potential as a founder or investor.

Candidates must be accepted into an MBA program at a participating institution and demonstrate a commitment to entrepreneurship or venture capital. The application process is competitive and includes interviews for finalists.

Participants receive financial support, guaranteed access to paid summer internships with CDL ventures, reserved spots in advanced entrepreneurship courses, regular mentorship from accomplished entrepreneurs and VCs, and sponsored attendance at key venture ecosystem events.

The program duration is integrated with the MBA curriculum, lasting 1-2 years with intensive sessions every eight weeks.

CDL fellows have successfully launched venture-backed companies, secured roles at top VC firms, and taken on significant operating roles in high-growth startups.