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| NYC Venture Fellows is a selective international program to help successful entrepreneurs take their ventures to the next level. Established by NYCEDC in conjunction with Fordham University, the program is designed to: |
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- Assist successful entrepreneurs in scaling ventures that have the potential to create jobs in NYC
- Encourage international and non-NYC entrepreneurs to open offices in NYC
- Build connections among entrepreneurs, established NYC companies, and international businesses
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| Each year, 20-30 “rising star” entrepreneurs from New York City and around the world are selected through a competitive nomination process. Fellows benefit from a year-long program including: |
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- Mentorship: Advice and ongoing support from teams of experienced mentors, including investors, CEOs, and serial entrepreneurs.
- Networking: Participation in events including industry roundtables and public-private dialogues.
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On December 6, 2010, Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced the launch of the NYC Venture Fellows program and its selection of the inaugural class (press release). NYC Venture Fellows is now in its second year, having kicked off its 2012 iteration in February (press release).
The 2012 NYC Venture Fellows include the leaders of fast-growing NYC-based ventures including Rent the Runway, Warby Parker and Lot18. Other Fellows are international digital media pioneers, cleantech innovators, and social entrepreneurs from countries including China, Switzerland, and Ethiopia.
NYC Venture Fellows Mentors are executives and leaders of world-class organizations such as WGSN, NBC Universal, MTV, LVMH, venture capital firms, universities, and more.
The NYC Venture Fellows Selection Committee includes the following distinguished members:
- Lawrence Lenihan,
CEO and Managing Director, FirstMark Capital
- Rev. Joseph M. McShane, S.J.,
President, Fordham University
- Emily Rafferty,
President, the Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Sir Martin Sorrell,
CEO, WPP Group
- Fred Wilson,
Managing Partner, Union Square Ventures
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