NextGen AI Fellowship

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By joining the NextGen AI Fellowship, you’ll build the skills and network you need to turn your bold ideas into real businesses, from conception to execution. Over 7,000 students have applied for the NextGen fellowship, and a select group of fellows are handpicked for their academic excellence and their to shape the future of technology.

What is the NextGen AI Fellowship?

This highly curated, 6-week summer program is designed to develop the next generation of founders by giving fellows the opportunity to:

Partake in an exclusive, world-class entrepreneurship crash course where you’ll gain insider knowledge on building startups
Hear from renowned speakers from the best tech companies and universities
Network with successful founders, operators, and top investors
Build lasting relationships with entrepreneurially-minded peers and mentors
Pitch your idea to real VC investors
If you’re still looking for an internship, get matched with a top startup to hone your operational capabilities

This program blends real-world experience, professional growth, and a front-row seat to learn how to build generation-defining technology companies. Program alumni have gone on to join Y Combinator, raise money from leading venture funds and be featured in Forbes 30 under 30 list.

Who should apply?

NextGen Fellows are a cohort of high-performing students who have a burning interest in entrepreneurship and the future of AI. They are excited to uncover the secrets of building successful startups from the ground up and learn how to bring their own bold ideas to life.
We find that NextGen is most impactful for undergraduate students who are also interning alongside the fellowship, so they can pair real-life experience with what they learn over the course of the fellowship.

If you already have secured an internship for the summer at the time you’re applying, that’s great!

If you don’t have an internship yet and are accepted into the NextGen fellowship, we will help place you with an internship at one of our portfolio companies. Past intern placements have included Vercel, Handshake, fal, Hashicorp and Slice.

What is the time commitment?

While the exact programming varies each summer, you can typically expect two evening sessions per week during the 6-week fellowship period, around 3 hours per week. If you choose to participate in our capstone Pitch Day event, you can expect to spend more time practicing and honing your pitch.

When is the fellowship?

While dates will slightly vary each year, the fellowship typically runs for 6 weeks in June and July.

What will I learn from the fellowship?

Over the course of the NextGen fellowship, you will get a chance to learn directly from AI founders and industry leaders on everything from picking an idea, finding product-market fit, architecting a winning product, and telling a compelling story to potential investors. Past speakers have included:

Gorkem Yurtseven, co-founder of fal
Garrett Lord, founder & CEO of Handshake
Andrew Manoske, founding PM of HashiCorp
Lisa Kay Solomon, Stanford d.school designer in residence
Haniyeh Mahmoudian, National AI Advisory Committee
Christina Wallace, Senior lecturer at Harvard Business School

Additionally, you’ll hear from the Notable Capital team of investors and operators on everything from how they pick which companies to back and how to build a magnetic founder brand that commands attention.

What is the selection process?

The application process is as follows:

2 short answer questions about your desires to become a founder
Pitch video of your idea you want to cultivate over the summer
1 video interview with the Notable Capital team

While we do not require you to stick with this idea for the entirety of the fellowship (the industry moves quickly and we expect you to pivot and be inspired by other ideas) we ask you to create a pitch as part of your application for 2 main reasons:

1. We’re seeking fellows who are driven to create something extraordinary — individuals who are not only passionate about bringing ideas to life but are eager to master the foundations of building a company. We want every person in the room to be committed, curious, and ready to turn ambition into reality.

2. Over the course of the summer, each fellow will develop and refine their application idea, culminating in a pitch to our Notable investors. The idea can change, but starting with a strong foundation will empower you to make the most of this program. This is your chance to bring your vision to life!

We typically open applications in October and close them around February.

Do I need to be based in the Bay Area?

We believe in the power of in-person connection, so we are prioritizing fellows who will be in the Bay Area through the duration of the 6-week fellowship.

Will I get a chance to pitch my idea?

Yes! One of the most energizing days in the NextGen fellowship is our capstone Pitch Day event, where all fellows will have the opportunity to pitch their idea in front of a panel of judges—including investors and startup founders. Winners take home cash prizes, but even more valuable is the opportunity to get direct feedback on your idea and pitch from the startup community.

Leading up to Pitch Day, you’ll get 1:1 mentorship and practice sessions to help hone your pitch from Notable Capital investors so that when you take the stage at Pitch Day you’re prepared to deliver a polished presentation.

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