Whether you’re an executive leading corporate M&A or business development, an entrepreneur looking for funding, an asset manager, an economic development official, or an aspiring Venture Capitalist—the Venture Capital Executive Program gives you unprecedented access to Silicon Valley, the world of global venture capital, and an extraordinary opportunity to gain an inside perspective.
As a participant of this venture capital course, you’ll learn exactly what investors are looking for as well as how to build a foundation of investing principles, select and secure VC deals, create a comprehensive investment strategy, uncover pathways for angel investing and crowdfunding, master the VC deal structure, and capture greater value. No matter your background or goal, this comprehensive venture capital training will provide you with the knowledge to skillfully navigate the venture capital world so you can open more doors and catapult your success.
Understand what motivates VCs, learn how venture capital reward systems work, and explore investing perspectives advantageous to fast-changing industries and recognizing emerging opportunities.
Learn how to identify Startups with a high probability of success, what entrepreneurs can do to optimize their returns, and the ins and outs of the VC investing cycle—from valuation and deal structuring to corporate governance and harvesting investments.
Take advantage of an extraordinary opportunity to join and network with a distinctive cohort of professionals who are the connectors and innovators within the VC investing and private equity industry.
"The Venture Capital Executive program provides a great overview and a good level of depth into the innovation ecosystem, VC mechanics, investment thesis, valuations, term sheets and real life perspectives from all the ecosystem participants: VCs of different focus and stages, LPs, entrepreneurs, lawyers and IBs. Jerry and Sean are just amazing as faculty and real VC practitioners. Cherry on top, we covered hot topics such as AI and its impact on the ecosystem. Couldn't have been better."
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Fateh, Managing Director at Citigroup
"The Venture Capital Executive program is an amazing opportunity to network in the Silicon Valley ecosystem. Great learnings from amazing faculty members Jerry and Sean who have been in the heart of this industry with decades of practical expertise. Spend every minute you can speaking to the members of your cohort! The connections and learnings and invaluable!"
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Yash, CEO and Cofounder at Cellcraft
"The Venture Capital Executive program is highly relevant to anyone working in venture capital. A standout aspect of the programand highly differentiated from other executive programsis Berkeleys network of VC investors, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem partners."
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Tony, Executive Director at American Axle Manufacturing
"Excellent facilitators, panels and content. Discussions are super relevant and very insightful. Jerry and Sean are best in the business and bring their experience into each discussion."
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Amar, Vice President at Salesforce
"I enjoyed the guest speakers immensely. It was great to get the different perspectives of investment bankers, lawyers, investors or fund managers. The group of guest speakers was well rounded and approachable."
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Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
"This program is extraordinary in both theory and practice. The teachers and speakers have been unbelievably inspiring. I highly recommend this wonderful program."
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Managing Partner, MMM PARTNERS
"The Venture Capital Executive program's content was highly relevant, combining both theory and practical case studies, and it provided me with a structured understanding of how venture capital works from the perspective of both investors and founders. The faculty and peer discussions also added real value."
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Tomas, Director at Eafit University
"As an entrepreneur the value of this class is tremendous, I now understand better how the ecosystem works and what is important to VCs as I pitch my idea to them, and how to build. I would strongly recommend any entrepreneur to take this class and better understand the minds of those across the negotiation table. Also enjoyed learning about the other markets as this is the most international classroom Ive ever been in."
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Founder, Health BetweenUs
"This course exceeded my expectations. Instructors Jerry Engel and Sean Foote effectively linked academic concepts to real-world applications, making the content both engaging and practical. The guest speakers, with their diverse backgrounds in venture capital, provided invaluable insights. The course structure encouraged reflection and sparked meaningful discussions, helping me acquire new skills I can apply immediately. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of venture capital."
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Head Of Internal Audit, Jada Fund of Funds
Same topic, Similar duration - Broader exploration across all institutes
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