G-51 selects 11 BU MBAs in Venture Scholar Program
Eleven (11) BU graduate students received an exciting email today – congratulating them into the Spring 2016 G-51 Venture Scholars Program! Across the country, Boston University has the highest number of scholars accepted into the program this cycle, marking a new milestone for our school.
Hailing from a diverse set of backgrounds, we are proudly represented by Alex Flores, Andrew Bogorad, Eli Trowbridge, Jaha Park, John Fusi, Li Lei, Mike McCann, Omer Lidor, Seung Ryul Lee, Vikram Shandilya and Xiaoran (Stephen) Tao. The selection of five (5) first year MBAs, and six (6) final year students includes disciplines such as finance, strategy, healthcare, engineering, technology and even doctoral candidates. The diversity of representation promises varied perspectives in analysis originating from a broad base of expertise.
Venture Scholars will have the opportunity to review one or two different start-ups identified by G-51 for a potential deal, assess the businesses from a variety of different aspects and finally make a recommendation at each week’s Deal Review Day where Venture Scholars across America present their analysis to G-51. Venture Scholars are also invited to remotely attend Pitch Days, sessions where entrepreneurs pitch to G51 in hopes of securing funding and respond to queries by investors. Scholars also benefit from periodic office hours hosted by G-51, where seasoned experts provide valuable coaching and guidance to Scholars.
In welcoming this new class of BU Venture Scholars, we looked to some of the insights from the pioneering BU Venture Scholars of last year’s Fall 2015 edition.
“…Maximize (your) exposure to the experienced minds at G51 and immerse (your)selves in communication with the entrepreneurs. For me, those were the two most beneficial aspects of the program” — Jonathan Glendinning
“Be prepared before interviewing the entrepreneurs. Be sure to understand the industries before the interviews and ask the right questions to address the pain points,”– Shirley Deng
With that, we wish the new set of BU’s Venture Scholars all the best and look forward to following their journey into the world of venture capital!
-Written by BU MBA candidate Joanna Ghazali
