{"id":7549,"date":"2026-06-04T01:07:52","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T23:07:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=7549"},"modified":"2026-06-09T11:35:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T09:35:08","slug":"chicagoblend-venture-fellowship-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=7549","title":{"rendered":"Chicago:Blend Venture Fellowship 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-175335\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: June 28, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are open for the Chicago:Blend Venture Fellowship 2026. The Chicago:Blend Venture Fellowship is a four-month, hands-on program designed to expand access to VC careers. Through peer learning, real-world experience, and direct exposure to the industry, Fellows build the skills, network, and confidence to succeed in venture.<\/p>\n<p>The program culminates in Blend:Demos, a live, in-person demo day on December 9, 2026 where graduating Fellows present a substantive, real-world project at the intersection of AI and investing \u2014 work they\u2019ve developed throughout the cohort experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fellows Receive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Formal venture finance training through VC University<\/li>\n<li>Formal AI training from leaders in the industry<\/li>\n<li>Live learning sessions with top VCs and tech leaders<\/li>\n<li>Hands-on experience working with a VC firm (previous host firms include Cleveland Avenue, Earth Foundry, Tensility Ventures, Vamos Ventures, Serac Ventures, OCA Ventures, and more)<\/li>\n<li>$1,000 participation stipend<\/li>\n<li>Access to Chicago co-working spaces at TeamWorking by TechNexus, mHUB, 1871, MATTER Health, and 2112 Creative Industries Incubator<\/li>\n<li>Post-program career support to land your next role in VC or tech while staying engaged with our supportive Fellowship alumni community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Chicago:Blend Venture Fellowship is open to applicants based in the United States. Some programming is held in-person in Chicago. Non-Chicago applicants should be prepared to attend all required in-person sessions.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants should demonstrate that they:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have at least two (2) years of work experience<\/li>\n<li>Are legally authorized to work in the U.S.<\/li>\n<li>Have startup founder connections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your application has two required parts \u2014 both must be completed for your application to be considered.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Step 1: Written Application:<\/strong> Complete the form.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 2: Video Interview:<\/strong> After submitting, you\u2019ll be redirected to a short recorded video interview (under 10 minutes). You\u2019ll be prompted with a few questions and record your responses on the spot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After the application deadline, all applicants will be notified of their status. Select applicants will advance to a virtual interview with Chicago:Blend staff and Fellowship alumni \u2014 this is the next stage of the process, not a final decision.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/app2bIQjkPE3yPeyk\/pagjglYTThvxD5eT1\/form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to apply<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagoblend.org\/venture-fellows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chicago:Blend Venture Fellowship<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: June 28, 2026 Applications are open for the Chicago:Blend Venture Fellowship 2026. The Chicago:Blend Venture Fellowship is a four-month, hands-on program designed to expand access to VC careers. 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