The Avenue VC Program 2025

This summer, we launched the inaugural Avenue VC Cohort with a clear mission: to create a space where undergraduate women could explore venture capital beyond what a Google search or textbook could offer.

Over the course of 8 weeks, we brought together powerful voices in the space who generously shared their time, expertise, and honest perspectives. Our cohort connected with the following amazing investors & speakers:

* Zac Geinzer - Investor @ Commonweal Ventures Co-Founder Washington Square Angels

* Will Mckelvey - Seed Investor @ Lerer Hippeau

* Andrew Sheppard - Managing Director @ Transcend Fund

* Garnet S. Heraman - Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Aperture® Venture Capital

* Tanvi Lal - Investor @ Intuit Ventures

* Diane Franchon - Director New Energy UK & SLB Corporate Ventures

* Azade Hosseini - Investor @ NYU Innovation Fund

A Few Key Takeaways for Our Cohort

* The importance of recognizing your personal work style

* Gathering diverse perspectives and recognizing patterns helps investors act decisively and spot what is monetizable.

* Networking is most powerful when it feels like building real friendships.

* Having a unique perspective or even a “hot take” makes you memorable

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