Selecting Startups

Hands-on investment committee simulation for investors

You've worked hard to refine your investment strategy- now what? Learn 500's step-by-step process for assessing startups so you can be ready to select the best startups that align with the vision of your fund.

Estimated Time Commitment: 5 hours

Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate
Cost: $490

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In this course:

✓ Step-by-step guide to 500's startup evaluation process
✓ Exclusive Demo Day access to 500's investor virtual space
✓ Screen presentations by top-performing startups
✓ Investment committee simulation
✓ 500 Global Certificate of Completion

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PRACTICAL knowledge gained from ACTUAL investing

  • 2,500+ Investments

  • 78 Countries

  • $650M Committed Capital

Exceptional. Global. Backed by 500.

45 Unicorns ($1B+ valuation)
125+ Centaurs ($100M+ valuation)

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How it Works

  • E-Learning

    ✓ Learn at your own pace
    ✓ Course includes videos, discussion boards, startup interview rubric

  • Digital Demo Day

    ✓ Connect with our startups through exclusive access to 500's investor virtual space

  • Interview Real Startups

    ✓ Join a private Zoom workshop led by 500 Global where you'll get the chance to interview the top startups

Estimated Time Commitment: 5 hours

Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate
Cost: $490

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Meet Your Instructors

Principal at 500 Global

Amit Bhatti

Amit is a Principal and former US corporate counsel at 500 Global, where he oversees investments from 500’s main funds. Prior to 500, Amit was an attorney at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he represented technology companies across all stages of their lifecycle from start-up to IPO, as well as a number of VC funds in making investments. Prior to Wilson Sonsini, Amit was an attorney at Arent Fox, where he represented clients in debt financing and M&A.

Venture Partner at 500 Global

Robert Neivert

Rob is a Venture Partner at 500 Global and a mentor/advisor for Cardinal Ventures, Stanford iFarm, and Stanford's Treehacks program. Previously he was an executive for startups having founded or worked at eight companies with four exits and four companies still operating. Rob was CEO for the last two venture-funded startups.

Yingjie Wang

Yingjie is an Associate on the 500 Global investment team, helping to lead companies through the investment process and mentor them within the program. She has led investments from healthcare to education to fintech and the metaverse, and especially likes to work with companies focused on democratizing access or the creator economy. Prior to 500, she was an operator at Jet.com, an eCommerce startup that was later acquired by Walmart eCommerce. She is a proud member of All Raise and a mentor for Yale’s Center for Innovative Thinking. She graduated from Yale with a degree in Economics.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long will I have to complete the course?

    The online content of the course should be completed prior to Demo Day which will take place on March 10, 2022.

  • Will I obtain a certificate?

    Yes, a certificate of completion will be awarded upon completion of the online course content, Digital Demo Day, and feedback survey.

  • What is the refund policy?

    Important: Course enrollment fees are non-refundable after March 4, 2022. If you cancel your paid enrollment for the course on or before March 4, 2022, we will offer you a complete refund. To cancel your enrollment and receive a refund, you must email [email protected] on or before March 4, 2022. Upon cancellation of enrollment, you will not have access to the course.

  • Have more questions?

    We're happy to help! Please send all inquiries to: [email protected].