Venture capital needs to raise its bar. For women, the questions “what is venture capital” and “why does it exist”… Continue reading Meet the Female Investor Track
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My path to DRF: Letter to my freshman self
Third time’s … the charm? That’s right, I applied to Dorm Room Fund three times. The first time was for… Continue reading My path to DRF: Letter to my freshman self
Seven books we recommend for venture capital
It’s August, which means it’s the end of summer and back to school season. As you learn about startups and… Continue reading Seven books we recommend for venture capital
2021 Female Founder Track
2.3%. That’s how much venture capital funding goes to startups led by women. The tiny percentage, which dropped during the… Continue reading 2021 Female Founder Track
Introduction to venture capital
What is venture capital? Venture capital (VC) is a form of private equity that sees returns in five to 10… Continue reading Introduction to venture capital
Meet the Ph.D. Founder Track
Start a Ph.D. degree. Drop out two days to become an entrepreneur. That’s the way to get ahead in technology.… Continue reading Meet the Ph.D. Founder Track
How marketing and travels in Egypt inform Kerdany’s VC experience
Ramy Kerdany graduated from the University of Florida with a marketing degree. He’s part of the 2021 Blueprint Investor Track.… Continue reading How marketing and travels in Egypt inform Kerdany’s VC experience
Schwarzman Scholar Austin Mejia on the value of a track for LGBTQ+
Austin Mejia, an incoming Schwarzman Scholar at Tsinghua University, graduated from Princeton University in 2020. He joined the 2021 PRISM… Continue reading Schwarzman Scholar Austin Mejia on the value of a track for LGBTQ+
Sreya Parakala on consulting vs. VC
Sreya Parakala, a Northwestern University student from Australia, joined the DRF New York team as a Midwest representative. This summer,… Continue reading Sreya Parakala on consulting vs. VC
What Alec Zorrila learned from going vegan as a football player
Alec Zorrilla is a rising second-year at the University of Miami pursuing dual B.B.A./M.S. degrees in Business Analytics and Economics.… Continue reading What Alec Zorrila learned from going vegan as a football player