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Stage

We focus on supporting founders at the earliest stage. Have an idea? It’s never too early to pitch us!

Industry

We’re industry-agnostic, and we all have different interests and specialties. Don’t hesitate to apply.

Location

For now, we focus on US-based companies (incorporated as a C-Corp in Delaware).

Strategy

We strive to be students’ first checks and are committed to being partners in their entrepreneurial journeys. We back ambitious, bold, curious, and energetic teams with a strong bias to action and ability to follow through.

Inclusion

We are committed to sourcing and working with diverse founders and funders. No matter where you come from, what you study, or how you identify, we want to hear from you. Cold applications are welcome and, in fact, encouraged!

Why Choose RDV

We are committed to sourcing and working with diverse founders and funders. No matter where you come from, what you study, or how you identify.

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Our Community

The RDV community is comprised of world-class founders, operators, and investors who have all been in your shoes. Our passion is unlocking your entrepreneurial journey, and we’re here to give you everything you need to grow.

This Year’s Fellows
Venture Fellow, Alan Xie

Harvard Business School

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Alexis Coates

Venture Fellow, Harvard Business School

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Angelina Lue

Venture Fellow, UCLA

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Caelin Sutch

Venture Fellow, UC Berkeley

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Casey Kline

Venture Fellow, UNC

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Jamilah Middlebrooks

Venture Fellow, UPenn – Wharton

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Jay Yu

Head of Content, Stanford University

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Jenny Wang

Venture Fellow, MIT Sloan

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Joseph Gross

Venture Fellow, MIT

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Joseph Wang

Venture Fellow, New York University

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Kasey Zhang

Venture Fellow, Northeastern University

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Keren Duque

Venture Fellow, UC Berkeley

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Kim Tran

Venture Fellow, Princeton University

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Max Zang

Venture Fellow, Northeastern University

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Micherice Tao

Venture Fellow, UPenn

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Venture Fellow, Mohith Mothukuri

Columbia University

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Priyanka Kumar

Co-Head of Community and Venture Fellow, Harvard University

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Rani Kubersky

Venture Fellow, New York University

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Ronith Kandallu

Venture Fellow, Columbia University

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Satva Shah

Venture Fellow, UCLA

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Tim Wu

Venture Fellow, Stanford University

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Why Choose RDV

How RDV can help you, as a fellow and founder!

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Get Involved

Want to help support the next generation of student companies? Join us!

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FAQ

All the deets you need to know.

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