Built by New York’s leading startups and VC firms, the Factor Fellowship connects top talent to startup careers. Together, we are building an innovation economy reflective of NYC’s diversity, hustle, and ambition.

The Factor Fellowship connects high-achieving early-career professionals from diverse backgrounds to careers at venture-backed startups in NYC.

Leadership & Advisory Board

Kelvin Beachum

NFL Athlete, Investor, Activist

Catie Brand

CHRO, Pontoon Solutions

McKeever Conwell II

Founder & Managing Partner, RareBreed Ventures

Andrew Coy

President & CEO, Digital Harbor Foundation

Nisha Dua

Co-Founder, BBG Ventures

Christian Giadolor

Investor, Adasina Social Capital (Factor Alum)

Justin Kang

General Partner, Visible Hands

Lisa Lewin

Partner, Primary

Richard Odior

Investor, Zeal Capital Partners

Tom Ogletree

Executive Director, Factor

Rebecca Price

Partner, Primary

Ben Sun

Co-Founder & General Partner, Primary

Mark Taguchi

Chief Startups & Impact Officer, MLT

Jordan Taylor

Co-Founder & CEO, Medley

Kristy Tillman

Design Advisor

Jarrid Tingle

Co-Founder & General Partner, Harlem Capital

Anita Xu

Senior Project Manager, NewsCorp (Factor Alum)