VC Unlocked: Silicon Valley
Stanford University
September 9 - 20, 2024
Biola Alabi
General Partner, Acasia Ventures
Lyubov Guk
Founding Partner, Blue Lake VC
Jamal Trotman
Co-Founder & Principal, Radix Innovation Capital
Hector Ramos
Investment & Market Dev Manager, ICA Fund
Embark on an Exceptional Learning Experience
Are you ready to join our 11th Cohort?
Embark on an Exceptional Learning Experience
Are you ready to join our 11th Cohort?
A Practical Learning Approach
VC Unlocked: Silicon Valley uses a project-based teaching methodology that emphasizes real-world experience.
Nominations are now open!
About the Program
Unlocking Opportunities for Emerging Leaders
VC Unlocked: Silicon Valley is an educational program offered in collaboration with the Stanford Center for Professional Development. This exclusive, invite-only program is uniquely designed for emerging leaders eager to shape the future of the venture capital industry.
Drawing from over a decade of rich experience, 500 Global is opening up its playbook to share invaluable insights with VCs and angels. Our mission is to empower you with the confidence to make informed and impactful investment decisions.
Experience a transformative 2-week program taught by the best in the industry. Engage with Stanford University faculty and 500 Global leaders in live, interactive sessions. This immersive approach ensures a dynamic learning environment that goes beyond theory, providing actionable strategies for real-world success.
Key Program Highlights:
Dates: September 9 - 20, 2024
Location: Stanford University campus
Tuition: $25,000
2023 Diversity Scholarship Winners
VC Unlocked: Silicon Valley Diversity Scholarship recipients are already catalysts for change and we are and we are honored to support the growth of underrepresented investors across the global VC ecosystem
Learn more about our past scholarship recipients.
At 500, we strive to support and propel others who are on a mission to uplift people and economies around the world through entrepreneurship. We are excited to offer four full diversity scholarships, reserved for early-stage investors from underrepresented backgrounds.
Diversity Scholarship applications for the 2024 program are now closed. General applications are open through May 31, 2024. Learn more about the admissions process.
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VC Unlocked delivers a powerful mix of world-class academics (Stanford) and insightful, actionable advice (500 and many notable guest speakers)- in a candid, off-the-record environment... I highly recommend VC Unlocked if you are serious about VC.
Arlan Hamilton
Founding Partner, Backstage Capital
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In 10 days, I gained more Silicon Valley insider connections than I would have in 6 months or more on my own. 500 has truly found a way to “accelerate” the work of emerging fund managers much as they’ve done for thousands of startups.
Juan Pablo Duque
Founding Partner, Cantera Capital, Mexico
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This program brought clarity to how I can most effectively run a Venture Capital firm, more so than any blog, book, mentor, or past experience ever could.
Elizabeth Galbut
Founding Partner, SoGal Ventures
Still have questions?
Clearly define your investment strategy with 1:1 feedback from Stanford University faculty.
Define your Investment Thesis
500's Evaluation Playbook
Bring theory into practice by meeting with startups in 500's portfolio, hear their pitches and develop a strategy to kick-start your deal flow.
Tap into a world-class network of fellow VCs and angel investors with our global community of program alumni.
Grow your network
Learn the Investment Playbook
Learn the theory behind the practice with lectures by Stanford University faculty and hear candid insights from 500 on investing frameworks.
Diversity Scholarships
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VC Unlocked is truly a remarkable program and I highly recommend anyone who wants to be a big player in the VC space to apply. The cost to benefit ratio is worth it by a milestone.
Jamal Trotman
Co-Founder & Principal, Radix Innovation Capital”
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VC Unlocked was truly transforming. From day one, we were immersed in Silicon Valley's VC world. The curriculum was thoughtfully curated and sessions were led by renowned academics and prominent investors. The opportunity to connect with exceptional participants from around the world made it even more enriching.
Daniela Coutinho
VC Investor, Bright Pixel Capital
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It has truly changed my life. In just 10 days, the program accelerated the growth of emerging fund managers like me. It condensed 6 months of learning into this intensive experience, providing unparalleled clarity on effective Venture Capital firm management.
Jantanarak Tuekaew
Managing Director, Disrupt Technology Ventures