TLDR:
– The Yale Venture Club organized a multi-city trek to China in the summer of 2023, connecting students with venture capital and entrepreneurial opportunities in Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen.
– The trek provided participants with valuable networking opportunities, direct engagement with potential employers, and insights into core investment logics and emerging trends in various industries.
In the summer of 2023, the Yale Venture Club organized a City Trek in China, connecting students and alumni across the Yale campus with venture capital and entrepreneurial opportunities in Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen. The trek, meticulously organized by a dedicated team of YVC members, aimed to provide participants with valuable networking opportunities, the chance to engage with potential employers, and in-depth discussions with renowned investors to deepen their understanding of core investment logics in fields such as technology, consumer goods, healthcare, and cryptocurrency.
The trek kicked off in Beijing, where participants engaged with prominent investment institutions and media services in the VC sector. In Shanghai, visits were made to startups and top VC investment institutions covering diverse investment preferences. The concluding segment in Shenzhen focused on cross-border expansion and deep technology, providing insights into advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, financial technology, and healthcare.
The success of the YVC Summer City Trek underscored the club’s commitment to fostering a bridge between academic excellence and real-world innovation. The club looks forward to future iterations of this transformative venture capital exploration, continuing its role as a catalyst for entrepreneurial growth within the Yale School of Management community.
