James was extremely candid! It was really fun, definitely intensive but very rewarding at the end. I learned a lot about the ins and outs of venture capital and its best practices!

The Academy brings together thought leaders, founders, and investors in workshops, seminars and courses designed to equip the next generation of thinkers and doers with in-depth knowledge of the startup and innovation ecosystem.

James was extremely candid! It was really fun, definitely intensive but very rewarding at the end. I learned a lot about the ins and outs of venture capital and its best practices!

James gave a candid, no-nonsense view of how venture capital actually works. His direct style cuts through the usual buzzwords and made the realities of fundraising, fund economics, decision-making, and the VC ecosystem much clearer.

Awesome introductory course to the PE/VC world. A must-attend for aspiring newcomers.

I learned both the qualitative and quantitative aspects of VC through the course. I recommend this if you are joining a fund or even starting one.

Global faculty
The Applied Innovation Institute and Quest Ventures are homes to the most respected faculty in entrepreneurship and innovation around the world. Founders, investors and academics from diverse backgrounds and extensive domain knowledge teach here.
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Workshop
From single seminars to semester-length courses, the Academy conducts a variety of curated programs designed to accommodate different learning styles and schedules, and most important, impact outcomes at scale.
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Classroom experience
The blended experience ensures that the time spent on learning is maximized. Students attend lectures online while gathering in-person for seminars and projects. International students appreciate the efficiency of such an arrangement where on-site learning gives minimal disruption to their professional and personal lives.
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Excursions
Get connected with the many founders, investors and thought leaders in our community through the programs you attend and the alumni network that you will become a part of.
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