“It was a worthwhile investment. I certainly didn’t expect the network that was created, the calibre of attendees or the quality of teaching - it was superb.'

See how Chen got on with our Fellowship Program in his story here: newtonprogram.vc/stories/Chen-W…

The Newton Venture Program works tirelessly to open up VC careers to a wider cohort of talent. Their Director, the indefatigable Eleanor Kaye, has written for Crunchbase News about how the industry can do more to stop gate-keeping and start door opening🚪news.crunchbase.com/diversity/vent…

Many people with overlooked and underestimated backgrounds lack access to careers in VC because of affinity bias and knowledge gatekeeping. Eleanor Kaye of Newton Venture Program breaks down the forms they can take and how to fix them through education.
news.crunchbase.com/diversity/vent…

The last 3 days taking part in the Newton Venture Program at London Business School have been such an interesting experience. It’s been very enlightening seeing the differences (and similarities) in approach to VC in Europe vs Africa.

Looking forward to exploring these themes further💫

Newton Venture Program Kinhub Extend Ventures Erika Brodnock Venture&ESG Dr Johannes Lenhard Legal & General Christian (he/him/habibi) 🌈 Thanks for having us! Can’t wait to do more with our Newton family ❤️🌈