March 5, 2024

Investing in Student Founders - Dorm Room Fund's Molly Fowler and Sydney Hertz '24 [Ep. 9]

Investing in Student Founders - Dorm Room Fund's Molly Fowler and Sydney Hertz '24 [Ep. 9]

In this episode, we’re joined by Molly Fowler (Founding GP) and Sydney Hertz '24 (Investment Partner) from Dorm Room Fund, a VC firm investing in student-led startups. We discuss Molly’s journey from campaign manager to founding GP, along with the...

In this episode, we’re joined by Molly Fowler (Founding GP) and Sydney Hertz '24 (Investment Partner) from Dorm Room Fund, a VC firm investing in student-led startups. We discuss Molly’s journey from campaign manager to founding GP, along with the genesis and strategic focus of the fund. We also dive into how they evaluate opportunities at the earliest stages, what student founders can do to stand out, and how aspiring investors should be spending their time to take their careers to the next level.

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