STUDENT EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
A key aspect of OIF’s mission is to expose and educate college students about the venture capital process, as well as life at startups. Through our Student Experience Program, we help train the next generation of entrepreneurs and venture investors in Ohio.
The OIF Student Experience Program offers students the opportunity to work in the trenches with our firm’s partners to learn the ins-and-outs of venture capital. Students meet with our bold, disruptive founders, engage in due diligence, attend board meetings, and meet with our Managing Director Bill Baumel who has been a venture investor in Silicon Valley for more than twenty years to answer any questions and/or provide career advice.
Want to learn more? Read about student experiences in our blog.

OPPORTUNITIES
Shadow Experience
Year-Round
Columbus, OH
OIF offers year-round, virtual shadow
experiences to any student who is interested in entrepreneurship or venture capital. Get a taste of the business through term sheet reviews, cap table modeling, waterfall analyses and negotiation activities. Shadow experiences are offered on a first come, first served basis.
Venture Boot Camp
Academic Breaks
Columbus, OH
OIF is now offering a one week experience during winter and spring breaks. This boot camp allows students to dip a toe into VC and entrepreneurship before committing to a full length summer internship. Those who reside in Columbus during winter break may find this the perfect opportunity to gain some extra experience in between semesters. Applications are considered on a rolling basis.
Internships
Summer & Academic Year
Columbus, OH
Summer internships are available to high-
achieving students who want to delve deeper into the industry. The program tailors responsibilities to students’ interests and skillset. Former interns have concentrated on a variety of areas, such as finance, entrepreneurship and marketing.
Internships for incoming seniors are available during the summer and as needed throughout the academic year. Applications are considered on a rolling basis.
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