Breaking into VC & How Corporate VC works
Fordham students: please register with your @fordham.edu email.
How do you actually break into venture capital? And why do global companies like Thomson Reuters run their own VC funds?
Join Karen Lopez, Investor at Thomson Reuters Ventures, for an evening on how corporate venture capital works and how to build a career in VC, straight from someone doing the job.
🗓 Agenda
6:00–6:30 PM · Networking
6:30–7:30 PM · Fireside chat with Karen + live Q&A
7:30–8:00 PM · Networking
🍕 Food & drinks provided
What you'll walk away with
How corporate VC differs from traditional VC: why corporates invest, how deals get made, and what investors look for
Real pathways into VC roles, and what it takes to land one
The chance to ask an investor your questions directly
New connections with investors, founders, and ambitious peers
About Thomson Reuters Ventures
Thomson Reuters Ventures is the venture arm of Thomson Reuters, now investing from its second fund of $150M. It backs early-stage startups, mainly at Series A, in legal tech, tax tech, fintech, risk and compliance tech, insurtech and news & media, with a strong focus on AI.
About the Fordham Venture Capital Club
FVCC is Fordham's club dedicated to venture capital. We connect students with investors, founders, and alumni across NYC, one of the world's top venture ecosystems, through fireside chats, VC competitions, hackathons, and firm visits. This is our inaugural event. Be there from day one.
Before you come
Bring your questions and your LinkedIn QR code. Open to all majors and years.
Spots are limited. RSVP now to secure yours.
Photos may be taken at this event.