VC Summer Associate: Tech & Cybersecurity Focus

VC Stack; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Forgepoint Capital is looking for a paid Summer Associate to support the investment team in San Francisco. This role is for 10-12 weeks and is ideal for those with a strong technical background, especially at the Master’s or PhD level, who are passionate about cybersecurity and venture investing.

The ideal candidate should possess excellent analytical skills and a keen understanding of emerging technologies, along with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing, communication, presentation, and analytical skills.
• Strong ability to evaluate investment theses and market dynamics.
• Demonstrated experience conducting deep technical analysis.
• Ability to distill complex technical topics for non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with software infrastructure, cybersecurity, AI/ML.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ownership and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Support the investment team in technology assessment.
• Evaluate and articulate investment theses and market dynamics.
• Conduct deep technical analysis on product architecture and technology suitability.

Skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Technical analysis

Evaluation of investment theses

Understanding of cybersecurity

Software infrastructure knowledge

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Math, Physics

Job description

Forgepoint Capital is looking for a paid Summer Associate to support the investment team in San Francisco. This role is for 10-12 weeks and is ideal for those with a strong technical background, especially at the Master’s or PhD level, who are passionate about cybersecurity and venture investing.

The ideal candidate should possess excellent analytical skills and a keen understanding of emerging technologies, along with an entrepreneurial mindset.