Be Curious. Lean In. Our 2025 Winter Venture Capital Fellowship cohort truly lived this motto, raising the bar with their curiosity and commitment to pushing themselves in a new arena. Comprised of standout athletes from the @nfl, @mls, @nwsl, beach volleyball, figure skating, the @NBA, as well as the creator economy, these men and women spent a week with us in the Bay Area to deepen their understanding of the venture industry and the dynamic Silicon Valley ecosystem. This was our most diverse cohort to date, bringing their wide range of perspectives and lived experiences into every conversation. They walk away more equipped with the skills to identify and analyze funds, companies, and emerging trends while building a network in our ecosystem that will last a lifetime. We are grateful to the founders and investors who poured into this group, including: Jay Kang (@generalcatalyst), Bucky Moore (@Lightspeed), Dalton Caldwell (@standardcapvc), @j__cub (@superpower), Oren Gabriel and @jasonwaliprice (@nextplayu.io), and Ian Kalin (Turbine One). From spending time together beyond the sessions, to our guest speakers, to the group pitches, and more, we had a blast with this cohort and can’t wait for all that lies ahead for each one of them. Congratulations to each of you for making the most of your time with us and raising the bar for all of us. AshleyRose Johnson — @4shleyrose C.J. Watson — @quietstorm_32 CJ Sapong — @cjsapong Claude Spillman — @cjspillman27 Danielle Slaton — @daniellevslaton Darrius Barnes — @d_barnes25 Fabio Farati — @faffapix / @fabio Dr. Jamie Williams Jeff Agoos — @jagoos12 Julia Scoles Donlin — @julia_donlin Meryl Davis — @meryledavis Nicholas Easton — @naeaston Sam Barrington — @sambarrington Sebastian Lletget — @theylovedaboy Steven D. Israel