Overview

The Stern Venture Fellows (SVF) program supports NYU’s high-potential entrepreneurs in advancing their ventures over a customized summer program. Fellows will spend ten weeks, full-time, growing their startup ventures with the guidance and support of NYU faculty and staff, alumni, and the bi-coastal mentor community.

This program is an opportunity for startup founders in a specific industry (the 2024 cohort will focus on the Digital & Software space) to set measurable goals, leverage expert guidance, and receive non-dilutive funding, among other resources, from the NYU Stern and broader NYU network. 

Benefits

As a selected Stern Venture Fellow, selected candidates will receive: 

FUNDING 

  • $10,000 non-dilutive, personal stipend for each fellow

START-UP RESOURCES & Networking

  • Advisory services in business development, legal, marketing, accounting, technology, design, and more

  • One-on-one mentorship and coaching from successful entrepreneurs and early-stage investors

  • Introduction to NYU alumni working in NYC, Silicon Valley, and other major tech hubs

  • Cohort-curated speaker events & workshops

The Stern Venture Fellowship was established by a generous $1 million lead gift from David Ko (BS ’93) and his wife, Jennifer Ko.

 

MEET THE FELLOWS

Meet the 2024 Stern Venture Fellows! With ventures creating innovative digital and software solutions, these promising entrepreneurs hail from across NYU’s schools and their concepts reflect that diversity. Visit our 2024 Fellows page to learn more!