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2006 FLYWHEEL FELLOWS

"This is not a sideline internship, but a real opportunity to engage in the process of venture investing."
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Colin Jones, Fellow alumni class of 2006

“Deciding whether to accept Flywheel’s internship offer was a “no-brainer”.” more >>


Jim Dempsey, Fellow alumni class of 2006

“This experience provided me an extensive understanding of the start up working environment.” more >>


Navdeep Saini, Fellow alumni class of 2006

"I was engaged in a mixture of responsibilities from screening new investment opportunities and performing due diligence, to working directly with the CEO and CFO of our portfolio firm." more >>


Payam Tehrani, Fellow alumni class of 2006

“My experience in the Flywheel Fellows Program greatly exceeded all expectations. I learned a great deal about the industry and about myself.” more >>


Ricky Talati, Fellow alumni class of 2006

"My experience at Flywheel has opened up so many new opportunities for me that seemed out of reach before.” more >>


Shweta Agarwal, Fellow alumni class of 2006

"The Flywheel Fellows are an incredible group of people, and I am proud to be a part of it." more >>


Colin Jones, Fellow alumni class of 2006

“At summer’s end, it was difficult to leave Flywheel for my experience exceeded even my highest hopes.” more >>


Jim Dempsey, Fellow alumni class of 2006

“This summer included a good mix of work and play, providing us ample opportunities to get to know each other outside of work and be better team players.” more >>


Navdeep Saini, Fellow alumni class of 2006

"Our diverse backgrounds and personalities at times created challenging team dynamics; however working with the team toward a common goal was a rewarding experience, and one that has taught me valuable lessons on teamwork." more >>


Payam Tehrani, Fellow alumni class of 2006

“I had a lot at stake when I joined the Fellows Program since I left a well-paying, full-time job to do so. But, if I had to, I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.” more >>


Ricky Talati, Fellow alumni class of 2006

"Flywheel, I want to reiterate, has been a key to really moving me ahead with my career and I am once again glad I am one of the Fellows.” more >>


Shweta Agarwal, Fellow alumni class of 2006

FLYWHEEL FELLOWS PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Flywheel Fellows Program

Program Description

Program Qualifications


Fellows

2010 Fellows

2009 Fellows

2008 Fellows

2007 Fellows

2006 Fellows


Submit Your Application
fellowapp@flywheelventures.com


 

At its core venture capitalism is an apprenticeship business, requiring an approach that includes hands-on mentoring and close guidance. Successful venture investors, with vision and judgment, are made not born.

The Flywheel Fellows program was founded on the collective experience of General Partner Trevor Loy, Flywheel advisors David Alderson and Tom Byers success in building the Stanford Technology Ventures Program (STVP), Flywheel is pleased to offer students the prospect of working as a summer apprentice with New Mexico-based Flywheel Ventures. While embracing STVP’s mission of “accelerating high-technology entrepreneurship research and education for engineers and scientists worldwide,” the Flywheel Fellows program is dedicated to serving as a sophisticated tool that builds successful leaders, teams and organizations.

Working in both a Flywheel investment analysis and portfolio company operations capacity, students gain an appreciation of and experience with the partnership building, strategy and tactical execution required to build venture-backed technology start-ups.  Students are immersed in and work directly with Flywheel with responsibilities in areas such as opportunity analysis, investment due diligence, market ecosystem mapping and portfolio governance.  Additionally, students can be dedicated operationally to one or more of Flywheel’s portfolio companies in areas such as strategy, finance, sales and marketing, product management, and business development.  Each student has the full Flywheel resources and network behind them, stretching worldwide and including a unique blend of classic strategy, hands-on practicality, depth and authenticity in all areas of technology entrepreneurship and investment.

Coordinated in the spring and implemented every summer, Flywheel selects a small number of elite MBA students from the world’s premier universities to participate in the Firm’s annual Flywheel Fellows Program.  Sitting at the intersection of venture capital and high technology entrepreneurship, the Program has been designed to help students to develop a practitioner’s understanding of the techniques for investing in and growing successful emerging technology companies. In addition, one of the greatest long term benefits is the ability to leverage the evolving Flywheel Fellows Alumni Network.  It is a select group.

Flywheel advisor and Stanford Professor Audrey MacLean described it best when using the term “mentor capitalism,” meaning offering experience and tangible investment that accelerates an education and career prospects in the world of venture-backed, technology start-ups.  What we demand is a high level of commitment and, as a result, a significant return on our investment.

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