Summer Venture Fellowship
Each summer, Primordial selects one candidate to join our team for our Venture Fellowship program. Our fellows are in-office with us for 10 weeks, learning what the day to day is like at an early-stage venture capital firm.
About the Fellowship
We're always on the lookout for a sharp, ambitious college student to join our team as a Venture Fellow each summer. If you're a college student who loves working hands-on in a fast-paced startup and venture capital environment, keep reading.
About the Role
Our Venture Fellow will be an integral part of the Primordial Ventures team, working 30 hours per week in person from our downtown Durham office for 10 weeks over the summer. This is an in-person role, so you'll get real face time with our team and founders across the Primordial ecosystem.
Focus: Research and Special Projects
You'll take on research projects and special assignments, giving you a chance to broaden your skillset. Along the way, you'll get insider exposure to how a venture capital firm operates, how we evaluate startups, and what it takes to grow early-stage companies.
Who We’re Looking For
Rising freshman, or current undergraduate at an accredited college/university
Interested in startups, sales, venture capital, or entrepreneurship
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Comfortable with independent work and proactive communication
Excited to spend the summer in our office in downtown Durham, NC
What You’ll Gain
Hands-on business development experience
A behind-the-scenes look at venture capital decision-making
Mentorship from experienced investors and operators
A strong network in the startup and VC communities
Past Summer Fellows
Steaven Ramirez Serrano
Steaven joined Primordial after graduating from North Carolina’s School of Science & Math before joining Harvard to study philosophy and economics.
Nikhil Vemuri
Nikhil joined us after graduating from North Carolina’s School of Science & Math before heading to MIT to study data analytics.
