🚀 Introducing 2048 Ventures VC Fellows Fall '26

Some of our best companies and partnerships first emerged on campus, inside labs, and within student founder communities, and that's why today's announcement is particularly special. We're excited to launch the 2048 Ventures VC Fellowship Fall '26, a program for the next generation of investors and builders. If you’re passionate about startups and technology, and want to help shape the future alongside us, we’d love to hear from you.

We're all in on Boston. It's the epicenter of innovation and one of the homes of 2048 Ventures.

We believe exceptional companies are built by exceptional people. That's why we prioritize talent above all else. We're looking for Fellows who naturally gravitate toward ambitious builders—the people everyone knows are going to create something remarkable.

🎯 Who We’re Looking For

We’re building a small, highly curated cohort of Fellows across Boston. Ideal Fellows are curious, deeply networked, and thrive at the intersection of startups, technology, and venture.

You should consider this program if:

• You are a full-time student at a university in Boston and expect to graduate in 2028 or later.
  
  • ‍Undergraduate students in their sophomore or junior year
  • MBA and master's students in their first year
  • PhD students in their second or third years
• You have a passion for startups and venture capital.
• You're resourceful, love meeting ambitious people, and naturally build relationships across campus.
• You have a strong network within your campus startup ecosystem.
• You meet founders regularly, love learning about their businesses, and love helping them.
• You’re naturally curious about emerging trends in AI, Deep Tech, Health, or Bio.

🤝🏽 What You’ll Do

• Identify and source exceptional talent across your campus. Tell us which founders and startups we should be meeting. You’ll act as our eyes and ears on campus.
• Present and discuss startups you find with other Fellows and the 2048 Ventures team.
• Embed yourself in the campus startup ecosystem. Meet founders early: in dorm rooms, labs, hackathons, accelerators, and coffee chats.
• Build relationships and new networks. This Fellowship is about people first, knowing who’s building, what they’re working on, and where momentum is forming on campus.

🤝🏽 What You’ll Get

• Real Exposure to Venture Capital: Work closely with the 2048 Ventures team and get a front-row seat to pre-seed investing. You’ll learn how to source and identify exceptional founders, network on campus, and exchange ideas with some of the brightest minds in Boston.
• Direct Access to 2048 Ventures: Learn from our investment team about how venture investing actually works—from sourcing founders to cap tables and everything in between.
• Learning Sessions: Regular workshops on venture capital, startup trends, plus AMA sessions with our network.
• Pathway into Venture: Formal affiliation with 2048 Ventures. Fellows who stand out will receive references, introductions, and ongoing support as they explore careers in venture, startups, or company-building.
• Swag & Perks: Fellows will receive 2048 swag (tastefully nerdy, of course) and access to our community events in Boston.

🖊️ How to Apply

To apply, visit 2048.vc/fellowship-apply

Applications close on September 18.

In the application, you'll be asked to share:

• A startup you recently saw on campus and why you’re excited about them.
• A glimpse into your network. We believe being immersed in talented networks will be your superpower.
• A short 2–5 minute video telling us:
  
  • A brief introduction to yourself and your interests
  • Why you're excited about the 2048 Ventures VC Fellowship Fall '26
  • An example of how you hustled