Dorm Room Fund

⏰ The Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2024 is out! It's buzzing with young leaders who are making waves in the world—we couldn’t be more proud of the many many DRFers who made the list this year (and to our very own GP, Molly Fowler for helping out as a judge)! The list highlights young innovators like Archika D., who promotes STEM education globally, tech startups Aavia and Amira Health focusing on hormone health and menopause solutions, David Ongchoco's venture capital firm Comma Capital, Ellen Rudolph's WellTheory for autoimmune conditions, Flo Recruit's legal talent acquisition platform, EV payment solution Bluedot, workplace safety AI platform TuMeke Ergonomics, Sydney Montgomery's nonprofit Barrier Breakers for legal field diversity, carbon tracking software Leafpress, and Prepared's smartphone-based emergency response technology. Congrats all 🎉 !!! https://lnkd.in/g9Kd8uBy

🚀 NEW Partnership Announcement 🚀 We're thrilled to introduce our newest partner, Akbar Khan from Harmonic! 🌟 About Harmonic AI: Harmonic AI is revolutionizing the startup ecosystem with their cutting-edge discovery tool. Trusted by top VCs and dynamic sales teams, like Accel, Y Combinator, and Brex, Harmonic AI is the go-to resource for uncovering hidden startup gems. 🔍 Why Harmonic? With Harmonic, you're empowered to: Discover New Startups: Explore emerging ventures across any sector, geography, or stage – even those in stealth mode! Track Company Performance: Gain valuable insights on fundraising, hiring patterns, web traffic, and much more. Monitor Emerging Founders: Keep an eye on people in your network poised to be the next big founders. Check them out 👇 https://lnkd.in/gdjJZ2ux

We could not be more excited to introduce our newest investment partners to Dorm Room Fund. DRF had a sub 3% acceptance rate this year (!) and this group is no doubt going to take the community by storm.   Each of our new Investment Partners brings a unique blend of skills (and magic!), ranging from literal rocket scientists to venture-backed founders. They are united by a shared belief that incredible things—and enterprise value to boot— can be cooked up in a dorm room. We can’t wait to see how you all shape the future of startups, VC, and the DRF community. https://lnkd.in/eUcJAfAQ

For those students who couldn't make a Dorm Room Fund event in person (we had a blast), I'm hosting a last minute AMA tomorrow at 7pm ET/4pm PT before the final application deadline for all Western, Mountain, and West Coast schools is this Sat 10/14! Come pepper me with your toughest questions or tell me your best joke. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/MollyAMA23 🙏 Special request: can my LinkedIn fam help me get the reminder out to their alma maters? Especially UCLA, UCLA Anderson School of Management, University of Washington, University of Southern California, and Caltech since we didn't get there in person this fall...

Interested in joining the original student-run venture fund? Come join Dorm Room Fund's General Partner, Molly Fowler, for all your last minute questions about life at DRF, founding a company as a student, and raising preseed venture capital! We're hyped to meet the next generation of builders and investors (some of whom DRF will welcome into our student partnership) in this remote session!

Interested in breaking into VC (as a student 👩🎓)? It’s no secret getting into venture capital can be challenging. Here are some actionable steps to help you stand out and break in: 1️⃣ Start Investing: Begin investing in startups or public stocks to build a portfolio. Crowdfunding platforms make it accessible, even with small amounts of capital. 2️⃣ Build Subject Matter Expertise Expertise: Leverage your unique skills or background to become valuable in a specific industry or sector that interests you. 3️⃣ Gain Startup Experience: Work for reputable companies, particularly in roles related to finance, strategy, or startups. If you can, start your own successful company, which can be a direct path into venture capital. 4️⃣ Expand Your Network: Attend industry events, workshops, and join professional organizations to build connections with industry leaders. 5️⃣ Social Media: Start a blog, grow your Twitter presence - publish your investment insights and thoughts online. 6️⃣ Join a Student Venture Fund: Gain real-world VC experience from funds like, Dorm Room Fund, that allow you to build a track record without having to deploy your personal capital. 🚨 (Shameless plug) Dorm Room Fund’s Investment Partnership applications are closing next week! With 78% of our alumni becoming founders or VCs after graduation, DRF is an amazing stepping stone for breaking into VC as a student. ✍ Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gKM-miYN

🚨 2 DAYS LEFT 🚨 East Coast Investment Partnership applications close this Friday (9/29)! Still need convincing? Here's why you should apply. 💰 Real Investment Power: You'll be entrusted with deploying real investment capital at the earliest stage of your career, impacting the next generation of startups. 🤝 Networking and Relationships: Build deep and lasting connections with talented peers from all over the country, extending beyond just your university. 🥇 Be with the Best: Be part of a community where over 100 members have gone on to be recognized as Forbes 30 Under 30. 💼 Career Opportunities: Gain first-dibs access to exceptional summer internship and full-time job opportunities within our community. 📚 Support and Mentorship: Benefit from the mentorship of Molly Fowler, our GP, and Caroline Toch, our Operating Principal, as you navigate the startup and venture capital landscape. Apps close 09/29 for Philly & Southeast, NY & Midwest, and Boston & Northeast, and 10/13 for SF & West Coast! https://lnkd.in/gKM-miYN

Interested in joining the original student-run venture fund? We're hosting an AMA this WEDNESDAY (9/27) @ 4pm ET with 4 of our current investment partners who are ready to give you the scoop on what it's like to be a check-writer at DRF 💰

❗WE'RE RECRUITING❗ Dorm Room Fund is back to school right in time to kick off our student investment partner search! DRF student investment partners graduate to become VCs, founders, and operators at the best companies in the world - and we’re looking for you! Still curious? Let us introduce ourselves. 🚀 What is DRF? At Dorm Room Fund (DRF),  we’re not just any student venture fund; we’re the OG. Dreamed up  in 2012 by Josh Kopelman—the founder of First Round Capital, a renowned Midas list winner, and our dear Godfather—DRF was born out of the belief that students can play a pivotal role in shaping the future of tech startups. Despite the fact that over $3 trillion worth of companies have been started on college campuses, there was a significant (DRF shaped ;)) gap in early-stage investment. 11 years later, we’re not the only ones on campus, but we are the biggest and baddest community of builders and investors out there. 💸 What do DRF Investment Partners do? DRF specializes in making preseed investments in exchange for equity in student-founded tech startups. We put students (you!) at the forefront of investment decisions. Our student investment teams identify, vet, and ultimately decide whether or not to back companies and founders. They are check writers – a role it can take years of work in a traditional fund to snag. But DRF is not just about investments; it's a vibrant community. Our network spanning 400+ alumni have gone on to be founders, tech company operators, and partners at VC funds like a16z, Sequoia, and Bessemer. ✍ How can I apply? Applications to join Dorm Room Fund’s student partnership are open (but not for long!)  Eligibility: Students from all over the US are welcome to apply. Application Deadlines: SF & West Coast: October 13, 2023 (11:59 PM PT) All others: September 29, 2023 (11:59 PM ET) 🚨 APPLY HERE: https://lnkd.in/gKM-miYN

🚨 Attention all changemakers, innovators, and trailblazers! 🚨 Apps for our Summer Tracks are open!! We’re so thrilled to continue working to change the face of startups & venture. If you’re a student who is an aspiring VC or founder, see if you’d be a fit to one of this summer’s programs. Read more about our tracks ➡️ 🗺️ Blueprint is an 8-week program to empower diverse investors and founders. We are looking for bold, Black, Latinx, and Indigenous participants who want to learn what it takes to become venture capital investors. ♀Female Founder Track is a 6-week masterclass designed to help female-identifying founders scale their projects and equip you with the skills to raise your first capital. 🌈 PRISM is a 6-week masterclass for LBBTQ+ students interested in venture & startups. 📈 Female Investor Track is a 6-week masterclass designed to assist female-identifying individuals who are just starting their careers in venture capital to transition into and grow in the industry. 🔥Apply by May 19th!!🔥 https://lnkd.in/dwMg7JWy