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Founder of Emerging LA & the Emerging VC Fellowship
Open discussion on venture, deals, and the fellowship journey
Webinar on Friday, March 20rd at 3:00 PM PT (30 mins)
VC Chat Series
Join us for this week’s VC Chat, an open conversation making venture capital accessible to students and early-career professionals.
Get direct answers from an active investor on breaking into VC, how deals get evaluated, and trends shaping the industry.
About Brandon Hoffman
Brandon is a General Partner at Sunset Ventures and founder of Emerging LA, a 14,000+ member community of founders, investors, and operators across LA’s tech ecosystem.
He previously served as an investor & executive at Samsung, an internet analyst at Morgan Stanley. He holds degrees from Wharton, Harvard, and CSU Fullerton.
Emerging LA launched its fellowship program to bridge the gap between students and the VC ecosystem, providing hands-on experience in industry.
Cohort 3 Fellows gathering for our latest Emerging VC Fellowship dinner
What to Expect
A moderated discussion followed by an open Q&A on VC careers, investing, deal evaluation, and industry perspectives.
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