Kleiner Perkins Fellows Program
Fellowship
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Kleiner Perkins Fellows Program
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Fellowship
The Kleiner Perkins (KP) Fellows Program is a 3-month work-based initiative that connects top students and early-career professionals with innovative startups in Silicon Valley. Since 2012, the program has built one of the venture capital industry's most structured talent pipelines, introducing over 600 talented individuals to breakout companies and venture capital ecosystems.
The program places technical students into 50+ companies annually, including household names such as Uber, Stripe, Brex, Robinhood, and Figma. Many placements occur at early-stage startups in Kleiner Perkins' portfolio. Fellows gain hands-on technical expertise through mentorship by seasoned engineers at partner companies, along with access to a community of 1,000+ emerging technology leaders and KP alumni connections.
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The Kleiner Perkins Fellows Program combines investor credibility with hands-on startup experience, positioning it as a primary feeder for KP's investment pipeline while providing participants with industry credibility and practical experience before entering the venture ecosystem.
Applications are typically seasonal. Interested candidates should monitor the Kleiner Perkins website for current cohort cycles and application windows.
There is no cost to participate in the program.
The program lasts for 3 months, with applications typically opening seasonally.
The program requires a full-time commitment over its 3-month duration.
The program is primarily in-person, connecting fellows directly with startups in Silicon Valley.
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