Our Mission
Immersion
Immerse yourself in the Wyoming Entrepreneurial Ecosystem from year one in Laramie, with flexibility to finish remotely during the second year
Innovation
Build your own startup, advance innovation inside a company, or intern for a venture capital fund to complete your second year Innovation Project
Mentorship
Learn from accomplished Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, coaches and mentors throughout the program
Domestic Travel
Included trips to innovation-driven cities such as the San Fransico Bay Area, Boston, Seattle, Austin or others
International Travel
Embark on an international adventure to top entrepreneurial hubs in Europe
Assistance
Scholarships, internships, and assistantships are available in the first year
Access
Enjoy access to the Rocky Mountains with outdoor adventures in all seasons and proximity to world class skiing
Prerequisites
- 2 years of professional experience preferred. Candidates with experience in competitive activities, entrepreneurial ventures, or other relevant areas will also be considered.
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3.00 GPA
- Have a clear Entrepreneureual thinking process/spirit (Participating in Entrepreneurship competitions or involved in an entrepreneureal venture)
- Conduct a Kira and a life interview with one member of the Board and one Member of the Venture MBA leadership team
- Draft a 1-2 page essay describing/explaining your goals as entrepreneur/innovator and the projects or fields that you want to focus in
- Able and willing to travel abroad and domestically
Our Identity
Our students don’t just earn a degree, they develop the mindset and values needed to lead with vision and integrity. Whether launching startups or transforming organizations, Venture MBA graduates are equipped to create lasting impact in their industries and communities. Explore what defines our program through the pillars of Character, Leadership, and Impact.
Character
Embody Integrity
The Code of the West:
- Live each day with courage
- Take pride in your work
- Always finish what you start
- Do what has to be done
- Be tough, but fair
- When you make a promise, keep it
- Ride for the brand
- Talk less & say more
- Remember some things aren't for sale
- Know where to draw the line
Leadership
Principle-Based Servant Leadership
- Live each day with courage
- Take pride in your work
Impact
- Prioritize and execute the things that make the most difference in all domains of life.
- How Do I Show Up for My Family, My Work, My Community and Myself?
Entrepreneurial & Innovative Spirit
International Internships
The world becomes your classroom. Seize the opportunity to work alongside prestigious companies abroad through internships that promise a blend of cultural immersion and professional development.
Domestic Destinations
Every Venture MBA student will do two domestic trips to entrepreneurial & innovation hubs to places such as:
Foreign Destinations
The students will also make one international trip to places such as:
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