MBA Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital Club
Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital Club
The Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital Club (EVC Club) is a community for Darden’s current and future entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. Our mission is to change the world through creativity, smarts, and grit. We do this by facilitating the integration of Darden with the greater Charlottesville and UVA entrepreneurial community, complimenting existing academic curriculum with more experiential and entrepreneurial thinking opportunities, being a platform that guides students through the process of starting new ventures, connecting to and learning about Venture Capital, and providing mentorship and networking for our members. Learn more about Darden's Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship Initiatives.
The EVC Club works closely with the Richard A. Mayo Center for Asset Management and the Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology to support, develop, and enable current and future Entrepreneurs and Venture Capitalists by:
- Facilitating integration of Darden with the greater Charlottesville and UVA entrepreneurial community
- Complimenting and influencing existing academic curriculum with more experiential and entrepreneurial thinking opportunities
- Being a platform that encourages and guides students through the process of starting and funding new ventures or acquiring existing businesses
- Providing a mentorship and support network for our members
- Cultivating a sense of community among our members
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Club Disclaimer & Inclusion Statement
Although this organization has members who are University of Virginia students and may have University employees associated or engaged in its activities and affairs, the organization is not a part of or an agency of the University. It is a separate and independent organization, which is responsible for and manages its own activities and affairs. The University does not direct, supervise or control the organization and is not responsible for the organization’s contracts, acts or omissions.
This organization does not restrict its membership, programs, or activities on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, military status (which includes active-duty members, reserve service members and dependents), national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, and family or genetic information absent an approved petition restrict.
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Venture Capital Events
The EVC Club hosts and participates in a variety of events and activities throughout the year related to Venture Capital:
- Annual UVA Venture Capital Conference
- Venture Capital Learning Series
- Venture Capital Speaker Series
- Pitch Competition: Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC)
- In-person & self-paced professional trainings
Check out the Mayo Center calendar for event details and more information on Darden's Venture Capital Initiative.
The EVC Club partners with local organizations to provide hands on learning experiences and networking opportunities.
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Entrepreneurship Events
The EVC Club hosts and participates in a variety of events and activities throughout the year related to Entrepreneurship:
- i.Lab Incubator
- Pitch Competitions
- UVA E-Cup
- Galant Challenge
- More competitions & grant opportunities
- Batten Venture Internships
- Start-Up Speaker Series
- Workshops, brainstorming sessions, lunches, mentorship, and networking events
Check out the Batten calendar for event details and more information on Darden's Entrepreneurship Initiative.
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Student Leadership
2025-2026 Leadership
- Carter Love, President
- Aishwarya Agarwal, VP of Events
- Mel Phillips, VP of Communications
- Sam Fortuno, VP of Education
- Hannah McKay, VP of Finance
- Caroline Vaughan, VP of Founders
- Andrew Schoka, VP of Startups
- Ellie Lambalot, VP of Venture Capital
- Ashutosh Gehlot, VP of Careers
Although this organization has members who are University of Virginia students and may have University employees associated or engaged in its activities and affairs, the organization is not a part of or an agency of the University. It is a separate and independent organization, which is responsible for and manages its own activities and affairs. The University does not direct, supervise or control the organization and is not responsible for the organization’s contracts, acts or omissions.
This organization does not restrict its membership, programs, or activities on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, military status (which includes active-duty members, reserve service members and dependents), national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, and family or genetic information absent an approved petition restrict.
The EVC Club hosts and participates in a variety of events and activities throughout the year related to Venture Capital:
- Annual UVA Venture Capital Conference
- Venture Capital Learning Series
- Venture Capital Speaker Series
- Pitch Competition: Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC)
- In-person & self-paced professional trainings
Check out the Mayo Center calendar for event details and more information on Darden's Venture Capital Initiative.
The EVC Club partners with local organizations to provide hands on learning experiences and networking opportunities.
The EVC Club hosts and participates in a variety of events and activities throughout the year related to Entrepreneurship:
- i.Lab Incubator
- Pitch Competitions
- UVA E-Cup
- Galant Challenge
- More competitions & grant opportunities
- Batten Venture Internships
- Start-Up Speaker Series
- Workshops, brainstorming sessions, lunches, mentorship, and networking events
Check out the Batten calendar for event details and more information on Darden's Entrepreneurship Initiative.
2025-2026 Leadership
- Carter Love, President
- Aishwarya Agarwal, VP of Events
- Mel Phillips, VP of Communications
- Sam Fortuno, VP of Education
- Hannah McKay, VP of Finance
- Caroline Vaughan, VP of Founders
- Andrew Schoka, VP of Startups
- Ellie Lambalot, VP of Venture Capital
- Ashutosh Gehlot, VP of Careers