Online Certificate Courses

Selecting Startups

Program Overview

Selecting Startups is for up-and-coming angel investors and VCs who want to learn from 500 Global’s playbook for evaluating startups. You will begin the week by viewing the online content at your own pace before joining 500 Global’s Digital Demo Day on our platform. At the end of the week you will have the opportunity to apply your learnings in a live Investment Committee Simulation via Zoom with real startups from Demo Day. This course will give you the knowledge and tools to assess startups with much more confidence.

Estimated time commitment: 4 hours

Tuition: $490

Who Should Participate

Beginner to intermediate angel investors or VCs
Location

Enjoy learning online from the comfort of your own home. We’ll give you the tools, and you can set your own pace.
Program Dates

Fall 2022

What to expect

E-Learning

Learn the step-by-step process 500 Global uses to assess startups, and get direct access to listen to presentations by startups in 500 Global’s portfolio.

Simulation

Join a private Zoom conference led by 500 Global where you’ll get the chance to interview top startups in a mock investment committee simulation.

Certificate

At the end of your course, you’ll have earned a skills-based online certificate from 500 Global that you can display proudly online.

Meet your instructors

Principal, 500 Global

Amit Bhatti

Phoebe Clark

IAG (Insurance Australia Group)

Selecting Startups was a great reset button for me and has pushed me to start thinking more strategically around how I review start-ups as part of my job. The content was relevant, the teachers were engaging, the platform was easy to use. Thanks team!”

Tani Chambers

RaVn Impact Partners

Having a hands-on opportunity to evaluate startups alongside the 500 investment committee was an invaluable experience.”

Deb Ghosh

1000X Space

Exposure to some curated startups and rigorous behind the scene peek at the selection process of 500 is must-have for aspiring VCs & investors.”

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any unanswered questions, feel free to get in touch with the team at vcunlocked@500.co .

How long will I have to complete the course?

The online content of the course should be completed prior to Demo Day which will take place on March 10, 2022.

Will I obtain a certificate?

What is the refund policy?

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