The RippleX Fellowship encouraged me to establish the foundation for an investment mindset and formalize my existing knowledge of the due diligence process. This experience taught me about decision-making techniques that will significantly benefit me now as I manage investment teams for the largest student-led venture accelerator, during full-time in tech working with smaller ventures, and later in my career as an investor.

The RippleX fellowship opened my eyes to the venture capital world and the experience was nothing short of transformative. The other fellows in my cohort were passionate, talented, hustlers that helped and challenged each other on a weekly basis. Dominic was incredible, generously sharing his expertise throughout the program and 1:1 meetings, connecting you with other founders/investors within his vast network and going out of his way to add value from day 1. I felt every aspect of the fellowship program was carefully designed and catered to the incoming batch of fellows, leaving you with insights and connections that will be extremely valuable for years to come.

The RippleX Fellowship was a formative experience for me to pursue my passion for tech and venture capital from an untraditional undergraduate background. The industry exposure, collaborative learning, and the amazing network the fellowship provided helped me to not only secure a f500 internship in tech; but also launch two tech-enabled start ups (one I'm actively building now) and feel empowered every step of the way. Understanding both the venture capital and founder side of the equation has given me the tools I need to feel comfortable in the fast paced world of entrepreneurship and create products and initiatives that excite me as well as the teams I work with.

The RippleX Fellowship is an amazing program that gave me the foundation in Venture Capital that has helped shape my career and perspective today. I've met a bunch of great people through it and continue to stay engaged with events and resources to this day. Dom is a fantastic mentor and friend, and I strongly recommend the program!!

Whether you're a prospective founder or investor, understanding the fundamentals of venture funds and startup financings will go a long way in helping you navigate the crazy world of startups. As someone who's worked in VC and is now building a company, I can't over-emphasize the number of times I've relied on the lessons learned from Dom and the Ripple curriculum.