= <span style="font-size:larger12px;">Introduction</span>Introduction =
*<span style="font-size: 12px;">Student venture funds can act like as an internal investment for students. These clubs can help students with funding, training, or mentorship. One of the The main objectives objective for student venture funds is to monetarily support entrepreneurial ideas, which will in order to expand student opportunities for , but</span><span style="font-size: 12px;"> also help with training and mentorship. Student venture funds typically</span><span style="font-size: 12px;"> invest in student entrepreneurs and in return take a small share of the profits. </span><span style="font-size: 12px;">These organizations can be created by just students or studentsand faculty.</span>
= Needs and Goal =
*This organization will invest First, as a student, you must find out if this is a need on your campus. To assess the need for a student venture fund, you need to find out how many students on campus are interested in other entrepreneurs launching new ventures. If students are interested and take agree that a small share of student venture fund is an organization they can benefit from, it will be easier for you to proceed with the profitsuniversity faculty and administration.
= Academic Permission =
*Student venture funds can be created by just students This will look different for every school. Some will need permission from deans or students and facultyboards.
= Support =
<span style="font-size:larger;">Needs You will be able to build the support network as you go. Having involvement from students, leadership, alumni, and Goals</span>your community is beneficial for growth.
*First you must find out if this is a need in your university. If people are interested in your idea and agree that this is a need for your university then it will be easier to proceed. = Cost =
Places like [http://www.fsb.miamioh.edu/musvf/ Miami University] found their funding though a Proctor and Gamble grant, and donations through Miami University. Some students raise their funds though internal fundraising. Outside funding by businesses has allowed places like the [http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/newsitem.asp?ID=58135 University of Notre Dame] to raise 3.5 million in funds.
= Leadership =
<span style="fontAssuming you are the founder or co-size:larger;">Academic Permission</span>founder, embarking on a mission to gather your team can be complicated. You need to find other students (or faculty) who are interested, dedicated, team players. Student venture funds can take up a lot of time for the members. Some student venture funds put in 30-hour work weeks.
*This will look different for every school. Some will need permission from deans or boards.= Launch =
Launching your club can look different for different universities. Some student venture funds promote every week or month by setting up booths or handing out fliers. This allows them to continually show their presence on campus.
= Lessons Learned and Tips for Others =
<span style="font*Since this is a student-size:larger;">Support</span>led venture, it is important to be a respectful peer. As with any organization, you will be making relationships, and having a humble attitude is a must. By relating to others you will have a greater chance at a successful organization.
*You Be overly prepared for meetings. By being prepared you will be able to build the support network as you goanswer any questions that may arise. Having involvement You will earn respect from students, leadership, alumni, your peers and team if they are confident in your community is beneficial for growthleadership abilities.
<span style="font-size:larger;">Cost</span> *Places like [http://www.fsb.miamioh.edu/musvf/ Miami University] found their funding though a Proctor and Gamble grant and donations through Miami University. Some students raise their funds though internal fundraising. Outside funding by business has allowed places like the [http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/newsitem.asp?ID=58135 University of Notre Dame] to raise 3.5 million in funds. <span style="font-size:larger;">Leadership</span> *Assuming you are the founder or cofounder embarking on a mission to gather your team can be complicated. You need to find other students (or facility) who are interested, dedicatedFor more information, team players. Student venture funds can take up a lot of time for the club members. Some STV put in 30-hour workweeks. <span style="font-size:larger;">Launch</span> *Launching your club can look different for different view these universities. Some SVF re-launch every week or month by setting up booths or handing out fliers. This allows them to continually show their presence on campus. <span style="font-size:larger;">Lessons Learned
</span> <span style="font-size:larger;"> </span> *Since this is a “student lead” venture it is important to be a respectful peer. With any club you will be making relationships and having a humble attitude is a must. By relating to others you will have a greater chance at a successful organization. *Be overly prepared for meetings. By being prepared you will be able to answer any questions that may come up. You will earn respect from your peers and team if they are confident in your leadership abilities. <span style="font-size:larger;">Places with student venture funds</span>:
*[http://som.gmu.edu/globalbusiness/entrepreneurship/venture-fund/ George Mason University]
*[http://www.uakron.edu/research/svf/ The University of Akron]
*[http://www.crunchbase.com/financial-organization/simon-school-venture-capital-fund Simon School University of Rochester]
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