Rough Draft 101
Stage
We focus on Pre-Seed and Seed investments, with checks between $100-$150k. 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
Alex Chin
Head of Community, Harvard University
Alexis Coates
Venture Fellow, Harvard Business School
Daniella Cohen
Managing Partner, Princeton University
Keren Duque
Venture Fellow, UC Berkeley
Maurice Gilbert
Venture Fellow, Florida A&M
James Kaplan
Managing Partner, USC
Jonathan Kogan
Managing Partner, University of Pennsylvania
Rani Kubersky
Venture Fellow, New York University
Priyanka Kumar
Co-Head of Community and Venture Fellow, Harvard University
Russell Ladson
Managing Partner, New York University – Tisch
Quinn Litherland
Managing Partner, Northeastern University
Jack McClelland
Head of Platform, Boston College
Claudia Meng
Venture Fellow, Yale University
Venture Fellow, Mohith Mothukuri
Columbia University
Emily Pate
Venture Fellow, MIT Sloan
Shriyash Upadhyay
Managing Partner, University of Pennsylvania
Jenny Wang
Venture Fellow, MIT Sloan
Tim Wu
Venture Fellow, Stanford University
Venture Fellow, Alan Xie
Harvard Business School
Max Zang
Venture Fellow, Northeastern University
Kasey Zhang
Venture Fellow, Northeastern University
Entrepreneurship, A to Z
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