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The Entrepreneurship@DU podcast features conversations with University of Denver students and alumni who share their entrepreneurial journeys, strategies, and perspectives. Each interview provides a glimpse into the lives of these innovators, creatives, and problem solvers. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the inspiring careers of founders, artists, and other up-and-coming disrupters. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Courses, Education, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Inside a Student-Run Venture Fund: The Pioneer Venture Group Story
Episode 5
Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
In this episode of the Entrepreneurship@DU Podcast, host Joshua Ross sits down with members of the Pioneer Venture Group (PVG) - the University of Denver’s student-led venture investment fund - to explore how students gain hands-on experience investing real capital into early-stage startups. Joining the conversation are faculty advisor Dr. John Sebesta and managing partners Conner Sieck and Jack Ingalls, who share the origin story of PVG, its mission, and how the fund operates as an experiential, interdisciplinary learning lab for both undergraduate and graduate students. The discussion explores how PVG sources deals, conducts due diligence, and makes investment decisions, emphasizing the importance of judgment, founder fit, and learning through real-world risk.
