What is the Kauffman Fellows Program?
The Kauffman Fellows Program is a network of more than 300 industry professionals across fifteen countries and five continents. It is comprised of Kauffman Fellows, Mentors and Strategic Partners. The fellows and mentors hail from over 90 different venture funds ranging from brands such as Kleiner Perkins and Sequoia Capital to exciting emerging managers such as Emergence Capital Partners and Shasta Ventures. The program’s Strategic Partners represent leading service providers, universities, technology corporations, and governments from around the world, each interested in exploring synergies with the fellows’ network. The program’s mission is “To identify, network and develop future global leaders of the venture capital industry.” We accomplish that objective through rigorous screening of applicants from around the world, matching them with leading venture firms, and providing a life-long platform of leadership development and industry best practices. New Candidates to Fellowship must
