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1 Kickoff Fall 2016

Venture Capital Overview Venture capital is financing that investors provide to start-up companies and small businesses that are believed to have long-term growth potential.

2 Venture Capital Overview Venture capital is financing that investors provide to start-up companies and small businesses that are believed to have long-term growth potential. Who Benefits Types of Venture Financing Seed $250-$500K Series A $500-$1M Series B $1M-$3M Series C $3M-$6M Growth >$6M Entrepreneurs Cash for growth Managerial and technical expertise Venture Capitalists Returns Diversification of portfolio Society Consumers The economy employment TFP innovation growth

It s the latest sign that funds continue to flow freely to investors, who also set a

3 Good time to be a Venture Capitalist Worldwide, VCs brought in $18.7 billion across 101 funds, up 15% from what they secured in the same period last year. It s the latest sign that funds continue to flow freely to investors, who also set a fundraising record in the first quarter of 2016, with $16.3 billion in capital. And to add to all that good news - CBS now has a New VC Club

History & Overview Founded in Spring 2016 A response to the growth of the startup and VC ecosystem in NYC and interest within The goal of the club is to prepare: Students for a career in

4 History & Overview Founded in Spring 2016 A response to the growth of the startup and VC ecosystem in NYC and interest within The goal of the club is to prepare: Students for a career in venture capital Potential entrepreneurs to raise VC money successfully Students who are interested in working with VC portfolio startups And build a strong VC community across Columbia University

5 This club is for those who aspire to be... Early Employees at a Startup Exposure to venture capital portfolio companies Education on how VCs view early employee issues like stock options Discussions on which type of startups to join (and which to avoid) Key collaborations with CEO and TBG Aspiring Venture Capitalists Education on what you need to know from basic concepts to developing thought leading theses Unique exposure to the VC community and CBS VC alumni Advice on how to land your dream job after school or down the road Aspiring Entrepreneurs Education on how to interact with VCs and what they re looking for Exposure to a network of VCs who might fund your startup Key collaborations with the entrepreneurial ecosystem on campus and in NYC

Why You Should Join Build something new and growing Receive support and advice Experience diverse career paths Network with a focused group of students and alumni

6 Why You Should Join Build something new and growing Receive support and advice Experience diverse career paths Network with a focused group of students and alumni Get internships and jobs in VC Get funding for your startup Learn about new disruptive technology trends Keep up-to date with NYC deals and events SKY S THE LIMIT

7 VC Club Leadership

8 Our Framework Main Areas Educate Connect Lead Educate Connect Lead Fundamentals Networking Deal Evaluation Advanced Topics Speakers Research Projects Mentorship Socials Investment Proposals Fundamentals Advanced Topics Mentorship How VC Works Cap Table Modeling VC Student Experience How to get a job in VC How to Identify Trends VC Mentoring Program Different Types of VCs How to crack Case Study Interviews Startup Mentoring Program Networking Speakers Socials Coffee Chat Program Day in Life of VC Meet Student VCs Fund Visits Hot exit/investment Meet CBS Ecosystem NYC Events VC Tangential (accelerator/incubator) Meet Columbia Ecosystem Deal Evaluation Research Projects Investment Proposals Case Study Discussion VC Fellows Investment Committee Industry deal analysis Independent Study Internship Support VC Investment Competition Future Trends CBS Network Deal

9 Join VC Treks & Fund Visits

10 Join VC Second Year Mentorship Program for your investment thesis..

11 Resources at Columbia Eugene Lang Center for Entrepreneurship: Vince Ponzo 03, Sandra Merrill Related Clubs: Columbia Startup Lab, Columbia Venture Community, CEO, PE, ETA, TBG, HCIA, InSite, HTA, CORE, ADI, and more... Courses: Intro to Venturing, Launch Your Startup, Lean Launchpad (taught by Steve Blank), Gut-Driven Investing, Entrepreneurial Finance, Managerial Negotiations etc. CMC Liaison to VC Club: Jennifer Merchant 01 Columbia Coaches with VC Focus/Experience: Maneesh Sagar 03, R.A. Farrokhnia 04, Dylan Steeg 01 Career Fellows: Clifton Smith 17, Matt Kennedy 17 External Resources: CB Insights, StrictlyVC, Term Sheet, GarysGuide, AVC.com, FinTech Collective

12 AVP Positions Available AVP Positions: Finance - 1 AVP Education- 1 AVP Communication- 1 AVP Careers - 1 AVP Alumni - 1 AVP Speakers - 2 AVPs Events and VC Conference - 2 AVPs VC Treks - 2 AVPs Entrepreneurship Ecosystem - 2 AVPs Selection Process and Communication Timeline Description of each role and application will be ed by Monday Sept. 19th Applications due ASAP, recommended Wednesday Sept. 23rd Note: Applicants can rank their preference and apply to up to 2 roles Interviews and selection will be conducted on a rolling basis with official announcement on Monday Oct. 10th

13 Just the start... More internships and full time job opportunities Increasing the number of fund visits and treks More events focused on educating and preparing for VC interviews Building relationships with VC s across stages, sectors, and cities Growing the CBS brand as thought leaders in the venture community We aspire to become One of the biggest and most active CBS clubs on Campus!

WELCOME! Spotlight On: Entrepreneurship

WELCOME! Spotlight On: Entrepreneurship 1 2 3 4 Welcome and Introductions Entrepreneurship at CBS Q&A Panel Discussion Welcome and Introductions Vince Ponzo MBA 03 Managing Director, Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship