💼 AI & DeepTech Investing: VC Career Education and the Venture University Pathway
💼 AI & DeepTech Investing: VC Career Education
Exploring the Venture University Pathway — Hosted by Mark Zheng
📍 Location:
Spotlight Conference Room inside the Staples store
1660 Soldiers Field Rd, Brighton, MA 02135
Once inside, look for the Spotlight Conference Room—that’s where we’ll be gathering.
📅 Date & Time: Monday, October 27, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Brighton, MA (exact address shared upon registration), Free Parking
🎤 Speaker: Mark Zheng, Founder of TopContenders Network, and Strategic Partner, Venture University (VU)
💡 About the Session
Curious how people actually break into venture capital — or how investors evaluate the next wave of AI and DeepTech-driven innovation?
Join Mark Zheng, Strategic Partner of Venture University (VU) and Founder of TopContenders Network, for an engaging session exploring how VU is redefining access to venture capital through hands-on investing, education, and career acceleration.
Mark will share insights from his collaboration with VU’s leadership, including:
• How VU combines a top-performing VC fund (top 2% globally) with an investor accelerator that trains the next generation of VCs.
• What DeepTech investors look for across AI, longevity, and frontier technologies.
• How VU’s live-investing cohorts give participants real-world deal experience and mentorship.
This session is ideal for:
• Professionals exploring a career in venture capital
• Founders seeking to understand the investor mindset
• Students and researchers passionate about AI and DeepTech investing
🌐 About Venture University
Venture University (VU) is a leading global VC firm and investor accelerator, with over $50M under management and investments in 100+ companies — including OpenAI, SpaceX, Figure AI, and Anduril.
🤝 Hosted by
TopContenders Network × Cambridge Innovation Partnership (CIP)
Empowering innovators, investors, and professionals at the intersection of AI × DeepTech × Education.
⚠️ Disclaimers
Educational Purpose Only:
This event is for educational and networking purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice or an offer to sell or purchase securities.
Photo & Video Recording:
By attending, you consent to possible photo, audio, or video recording for recap and educational use.
👉 Reserve your seat:
Seats are limited — early registration is highly encouraged