Kauffman Fellows Program
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The Kauffman Fellowship is a two-year educational, networking, and leadership development program for venture capitalists.[2] It was named after Ewing Marion Kauffman. The Kauffman Fellows Program is a nonprofit with a history of identifying, educating, mentoring and networking future venture capitalists. As of 2011[update], it had graduated more than 250 fellows, who have worked at venture firms in the U.S. and internationally.[3]
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| Founded | 1994 |
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| Founder | Ewing Marion Kauffman |
| Type | Non-operating private foundation (IRS exemption status): 501(c)(3)[1] |
| Location | |
Key people | Jeff Harbach (CEO) |
| Website | www |
History
The Kauffman Fellows Program originated as an endeavor of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, from which it was spun out in 2000,[4] and is now managed by the Center for Venture Education, based in Palo Alto, California.