EVENTS
Our events connect members with top venture capitalists, founders, and industry leaders — offering rare, hands-on opportunities to learn, network, and gain insider insights into the startup ecosystem.
2025
FALL SEMESTER
UPCOMING: UK VC FIRM SPEAKER
Details for this event will be announced soon. Stay tuned for updates.
$1B
2025
OCT 10-14 - California
FALL SILICON VALLEY TREK
7+
VCs
ANIMATION
As part of our Silicon Valley trip, visited some of the most influential venture capital firms and accelerators driving innovation worldwide.
Our stops include Y Combinator, Plug and Play Tech Center, Norwest Venture Partners, Reach Capital, Susa Ventures, DNX Ventures, and BlueRun Ventures. These firms are known for backing visionary founders and shaping the future across industries—from early-stage incubation to global scale. This experience will give us firsthand insight into how top investors evaluate startups, build partnerships, and fuel entrepreneurial growth.
2025
March 3-6 - New York
NYC VENTURE TREK
Firms Visited:
Our inaugural trek to New York City during Spring Break was a massive success! We gained valuable insight into the roles, responsibilities, and lifestyles that the venture capital industry has to offer in the city. Through office tours, networking, and engaging discussions, our members acquired a deeper understanding of each firm's niches, specialties, and opportunities.
Huge credit to Lan Zhang & Josh Wolfe @ Lux, Omar Smith @ Blackhorn, and Danny Krug & Spencer Krug @ Riverpark for giving us the extraordinary opportunity to come in and learn! We can't wait to come back!
Trek coordinated by Sam Yu
2024
October 11-14 - Chicago
CHICAGO VENTURE RETREAT
During fall break 2024, Michigan Venture Club completed its annual retreat to Chicago. We received a pitch workshop at P33 Technology & Innovation Hub and visited many other firms, including Drive Capital, Chingona Ventures, Sandbox Industries, The Blue Venture Fund, and the Dorm Room Fund. We also reconnected with alumni Nora Huang and Max Walts at dinner! This was a great learning and networking opportunity for all the members that attended.
Firms and Labs Visited:
2023
October 16-17 - Chicago
CHICAGO VENTURE TREK
Michigan Venture Club embarked on an illuminating journey into the dynamic world of venture capital and entrepreneurship. Over two enriching days, we had the privilege of connecting with some of the brightest minds in the industry, gaining invaluable insights, and forging meaningful connections.
Here's a glimpse of our unforgettable experience:
Engaged with Ms. Sonia Nagar at Pritzker Group
VC on her career journey. Explored Drive Capital's Al initiatives and connected with budding founders. Gained insights from Mr. Jason Heltzer at Origin Ventures about VC investments. Ventured into Illinois Tech's entrepreneurship lab, meeting entrepreneurial students and understanding academic innovations.
SOME PAST GUEST SPEAKERS
David Mendez
Managing Partner
Good Growth Capital
Scott Smith
Founder
Fizz (YC Summer 2021)
Associate at the Hill Fund
Firebrand Ventures
Landon Campbell
Investor
Drive Capital
Founder
AI and Product
Business Advisor
MinaRosa
Danny Cohen
Investor
Riverpark Ventures
Ventures Associate
Plug and Play Tech Center
Partner
Thrive Capital