BuySide Studio Fellowship Program - Private Equity / Venture Capital

About BuySide Studio

BuySide Studio is an education and career platform created by private equity professionals who wanted to share the real-world lessons, investment analysis skills, and relationship-building principles that drive success in private equity, venture capital, and high finance.

We teach the technical, strategic, and interpersonal skills that drive performance in private equity, venture capital, and investment management — not just from textbooks, but through authentic experience, mentorship, and community.

Our mission is to help ambitious students and young professionals think like investors — developing both the analytical precision and emotional intelligence required to lead in today’s global financial landscape.

The Opportunity

The BuySide Fellow role is a selective leadership opportunity for exceptional students who want to help shape the next generation of investors. Fellows act as ambassadors, connectors, and stewards of the BuySide culture — promoting our programs, mentoring peers, and helping build a trusted, collaborative community across top universities.

This is not a traditional campus ambassador role. It’s a leadership program built by investors — one that gives Fellows hands-on experience in the same disciplines that make buy-side professionals effective: communication, networking, recruiting, and team-building.

What You’ll Do

Masterclass Requirement (Before Becoming a Fellow)

• All Fellows begin by completing the BuySide Studio Masterclass. This ensures every Fellow has a strong foundation in investment analysis, financial modeling, valuation, networking strategy, and communication psychology — the same frameworks used by real private equity and venture capital professionals.

Fellowship Responsibilities

• Represent BuySide Studio across your campus and professional circles.
   
• Recruit and mentor future BuySide Scholars through outreach, events, and personal relationships.
   
• Lead initiatives that grow the BuySide community and uphold its mission.

• Collaborate directly with senior leaders and other Fellows on strategic projects.
   
• Participate in leadership and development workshops focused on communication, strategy, and influence.
  
   
• Apply and share your understanding of private equity, venture capital, and corporate finance concepts.
  
   
• Serve as a bridge between aspiring students and industry leaders.
  
   

What You’ll Gain

• Performance-based cash bonuses that reward initiative, outreach, and measurable impact.

• Practical leadership experience in recruiting, outreach, and relationship-building — the same skills used by top investment professionals.
  
   
• Technical foundations in financial modeling, valuation, and deal analysis through BuySide Studio’s training ecosystem.
  
   
• Mentorship and exposure to real-world private equity and investment professionals.
  
   
• Opportunities to collaborate and co-lead projects with top-performing peers nationwide.

• Recognition and visibility, including a featured profile on the BuySide Studio website.
  
   
• Certificate of Fellowship and a personalized letter of recommendation.
  
   
• A direct path toward developing the mindset and capabilities needed to succeed in private equity, venture capital, and other areas of high finance.
  
   

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrated passion for private equity, venture capital, or investment management.
  
   
• Strong grasp of financial and technical concepts taught at BuySide Studio.

• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  
   
• A self-starter mindset with initiative and accountability.
  
   
• A genuine interest in helping others learn, grow, and connect.
  
   
• Commitment to professionalism, curiosity, and positive leadership.
  
   

Firm Culture

BuySide Studio was founded on a simple belief: finance should be taught by those who have lived it and who understand the human side of leadership. We emphasize that true success in high finance begins with self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and disciplined decision-making.

Our culture is rooted in respect, transparency, integrity, creativity, and hard work. We create an environment where students and leaders feel supported and inspired — one driven by curiosity and collaboration, not fear or competition.

We teach our Fellows to balance financial rigor with emotional intelligence, to lead with humility and perseverance, and to understand how creativity and compassion drive lasting impact.