We’re in the business of shaping futures.

We’re in the business of shaping futures.

We started Ventures Futures Fellowship to create effective, inclusive pathways into fulfilling careers for early talent.

We started Ventures Futures Fellowship to create effective, inclusive pathways into fulfilling careers for early talent.

Today, students and recent graduates face several challenges:

Today, students and recent graduates face several challenges:

53%

53%

53%

of recent college graduates are under or unemployed.

of recent college graduates are under or unemployed.

of recent college graduates are under or unemployed.

2-3

2-3

2-3

years of experience required for entry-level jobs

years of experience required for entry-level jobs

years of experience required for entry-level jobs

$40k

$40,000

$40k

the average amount borrowed to attain a public 4-year degree

the average amount borrowed to attain a public 4-year degree

the average amount borrowed to attain a public 4-year degree

Our mission is deeply rooted in a simple yet profound observation: the path to a successful early-career often begins with a strong network.

However, these networks and the opportunities hidden in them, typically stem from elite clubs and universities or are forged through family connections. 



We’re committed to democratizing this advantage and making it accessible to anyone committed to their professional growth.

Signed,

Joseph & Vicky

About the founders

About the founders

Hey there! I'm Joseph. College for me was a maze of confusion, dotted with rejections at every turn. 





Tried all the regular tricks – hitting up career fairs, stacking up certifications, but nothing really hit home until I discovered the magic mix: tackling real-world projects and expanding my network.





It was tough figuring it all on my own, but it paid off with my dream job at Google as an Associate Product Manager. 





Now, I’ve distilled those four years of hard-learned lessons into a streamlined fellowship. I’m handing over all the shortcuts and structure that I wish I had back then. It’s for students who are serious about their careers, but unlike me, they won’t have to go it alone.

Hey there! I'm Joseph. College for me was a maze of confusion, dotted with rejections at every turn. 





Tried all the regular tricks – hitting up career fairs, stacking up certifications, but nothing really hit home until I discovered the magic mix: tackling real-world projects and expanding my network.





It was tough figuring it all on my own, but it paid off with my dream job at Google as an Associate Product Manager. 





Now, I’ve distilled those four years of hard-learned lessons into a streamlined fellowship. I’m handing over all the shortcuts and structure that I wish I had back then. It’s for students who are serious about their careers, but unlike me, they won’t have to go it alone.

Hey, I'm Vicky. Navigating life after high school as a first-gen college student wasn't easy, especially being the first in my family to enter the tech world. At Berkeley, I found many key professional development resources were exclusive to certain clubs and their networks.

Despite my big dreams and ambition, I felt stuck and unable to get the support I needed, even at a top university. And after 2 years of trial and error, I made it through, and now I'm at Google as an Associate Product Marketing Manager post-graduation.

But, I believe there's a better way for early-career individuals to navigate their path. That's why I’m building this fellowship - to provide the guidance and opportunities I wish I had, making the journey smoother and more confidence for others.

Hey, I'm Vicky. Navigating life after high school as a first-gen college student wasn't easy, especially being the first in my family to enter the tech world. At Berkeley, I found many key professional development resources were exclusive to certain clubs and their networks.

Despite my big dreams and ambition, I felt stuck and unable to get the support I needed, even at a top university. And after 2 years of trial and error, I made it through, and now I'm at Google as an Associate Product Marketing Manager post-graduation.

But, I believe there's a better way for early-career individuals to navigate their path. That's why I’m building this fellowship - to provide the guidance and opportunities I wish I had, making the journey smoother and more confidence for others.

© 2023 Venture Futures Fellowship

San Francisco, CA

venturefuturesfellowship@gmail.com

© 2023 Venture Futures Fellowship

San Francisco, CA

© 2023 Venture Futures Fellowship

San Francisco, CA