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Overview

Palm Venture Studios operates a Venture Fellows Program designed for motivated individuals passionate about startups and venture capital. Based in Austin, Texas, the program focuses on identifying early-stage investment opportunities while gaining hands-on experience in venture deal structure and due diligence. The fellowship is position-based rather than cohort-based, with ongoing recruitment for Spring cohorts. Participants will gain practical exposure to early-stage investment identification, business due diligence, venture deal structuring, and generative AI experimentation.

Investment focus

The Palm Venture Studios Fellowship aims to identify compelling early-stage investment opportunities through the existing networks of motivated individuals. The program emphasizes operational credibility from candidates with backgrounds in sales or business development, enabling them to leverage their connections in the startup ecosystem.

Program details

Candidates should highlight their experience in business development and their networks within the startup and VC communities when applying.

Who it is for

Eligibility:
- 2+ years of experience as a Business Development Representative (BDR), Sales Representative, or high-volume prospector.
- Preferably from startup experience selling to startups or VCs.
- Strong existing personal network of founders, VC professionals, and service providers.

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Admissions and application

The program has ongoing recruitment for Spring cohorts. Interested candidates can apply through the provided application link.

Benefits

Participants will gain hands-on experience in venture capital, including early-stage investment identification, financial analysis, and business due diligence across diverse industries.

Timeline

The fellowship is position-based with ongoing recruitment for Spring cohorts, allowing for flexible entry points throughout the year.

How to go about it

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What it pays

Compensation:
- $4,000 monthly stipend
- Cash bonuses for closed deals originated by the fellow.

Questions about this program

What is the location requirement?

Local presence in the Austin, TX area is required, or relocation is expected.

What kind of candidates are you looking for?

Self-starters with proven prospecting track records and strong founder networks.

About Palm Venture Studios

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