Rutgers VIP - Venture Investor Program

About VIP

Overview

VIP is a 12-week, student-run venture-sourcing program. Every four weeks, one VC firm partners with a cohort of 12 Rutgers analyst-trainees.

Each cycle ends with a live or virtual pitch session where each team presents 3 pre-screened startups, custom-selected for your investment thesis, followed by feedback.

What We Do

Sourcing & Interviewing Startups
Cold outreach and warm intros
Fundamentals of a Great Startup
Qualitative drivers, market analysis, team evaluation
Live Interaction with VC Pros
Office visits, feedback sessions, and presentations
Guest Speakers
Operators, partners, startup founders, etc.

Program Structure

Weeks

Comprehensive training in venture capital fundamentals and practical sourcing

VC Partners

Work directly with top-tier venture capital firms throughout the program

Apply for Spring 2026 Cohort

Application deadline: February 6, 2026

Our Partners

Completed sourcing work for partners and associates at

Interested in partnering with us?

Become a Partner

Our Team

Founders

Isaac Howe

Co-Founder

Aden Almonte

Co-Founder

Analysts

Azam Ahmed

Analyst

Abdullah Mehmood

Analyst

Julia Lee

Analyst

Abhinav Reddy

Analyst

Atula Ravi

Analyst

Krishv Chivukula

Analyst

Michael Breibart

Analyst

Mohammad Saqib

Analyst

Yuta Chen

Analyst

Piyush Patel

Analyst

Prabhjit Singh

Analyst

Tanmay Thorat

Analyst

About Rutgers Venture Capital Club

Our Mission

The Rutgers Venture Capital Club is the premier organization for students interested in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and innovation. We bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world venture capital experience.

What We Offer

▸Workshops with industry professionals
▸Speaker events featuring VCs and founders
▸Pitch competitions and startup showcases
▸Flagship VIP analyst training program

Our Impact

Our alumni have gone on to work at leading VC firms, start their own companies, and drive innovation across various industries. Join us to build your network and develop the skills needed to succeed in venture capital.