By Courtney Buie Lipkin, Partner at Susa VenturesSince we launched the Venture Fellows Program in August 2020, twenty five aspiring investors and technologists have joined the Susa Family. We’ve known all along that the fellows are extraordinary. Now that many of our fellows have successfully transitioned into venture by joining the teams at A16z, Afore Capital, Corazon Capital, OnDeck and […]

By Courtney Buie Lipkin, Partner at Susa VenturesIt’s that time of year again! The Susa team is excited to open applications for our third cohort of Venture Fellows. This unique program is designed to give aspiring venture investors an all-access experience sourcing and evaluating deals alongside our investment team as well as supporting Susa portfolio companies.When we first envisioned the […]

By Courtney Buie Lipkin, Partner at Susa VenturesLast year was unprecedented on almost all fronts. 2020 pushed us to reinvent how we ran our business, supported founders, and stayed connected with the broader venture community. While many of the adaptations we made turned into permanent elements of the Susa experience, nothing was more transformative for our firm than the Venture Fellows […]

By Courtney Buie Lipkin, Partner at Susa VenturesToday we’re excited to open applications for the 2021 Venture Fellows program. Last year we were fortunate to get to work with thirteen incredible Fellows on sourcing, diligence, and post-investment support. We can’t wait to meet our next cohort of aspiring venture investors. Over the course of five months, fellows receive 1:1 mentorship from […]

And the Future of the Venture Fellows ProgramBy Courtney Buie Lipkin, Partner at Susa VenturesLast June, our team came together to brainstorm ways Susa could meaningfully advance efforts to increase diversity in venture capital. We urgently felt the need to act on, rather than just voice our support for, the social justice movements in our country. What emerged from these conversations was the […]