Venture Capital

HP Tech Ventures Deal Sourcing & Startup Analysis Externship

Learn how VCs spot the next big tech startup. In this externship, you’ll discover how to find and evaluate early-stage companies, analyze markets, and create compelling investment memos. Perfect for those curious about startups or investing.

8 weeks

Starts

October 6, 2025

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Curious how venture capitalists spot the next big tech unicorn before it takes off? How do large companies stay ahead of competitors through strategic investments? In this externship, you'll learn how to discover, research, and evaluate innovative tech startups poised for success. Learn from an experienced investor and senior executive at HP. Master techniques to analyze market opportunities, perform due diligence, and create compelling investment memos. This program is perfect for anyone interested in startups, investing, or the fast-paced world of venture capital.

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During this externship, you'll cultivate a diverse skill set, including:

Market Research: Research startup metrics, industry data, team, and business models.
Strategic Planning: Determine product differentiation and strategy across startups and construct market maps across various startup sectors.
Presentation & Public Speaking: Present your findings using data visualization techniques, showcasing actionable insights to drive informed decision-making. Recommend attractive startups for further investment due diligence.

What You Will Gain

Hands-On Experience and a Comprehensive Skill Set: From identifying pre-seed startups to analyzing data, you'll acquire a skill set that is highly valued across various industries.
A Competitive Edge: The insights and experiences you gain from this externship will provide you with a competitive edge in your job search, helping you stand out to recruiters in venture capital, entrepreneurship, consulting, and more!
Professional Network: You will connect with industry experts and peers to broaden your professional circle.

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Develop basic VC skills by sourcing and pitching startups that are disrupting the post-pandemic workplace.

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What past Externs have to say

Erik Schalk

Beats by Dre Extern

"Extern played a crucial role in bridging the gap between my formal business education & real-world application. The opportunity to present actionable recommendations to the Head of Customer Insights at Beats by Dre was invaluable, propelling my leadership journey and paving the way for my current role at Rolls-Royce.”

Now a Project Lead
at Rolls-Royce

Tori Nguyen

AT&T Extern

“I credit the Externship as the sole reason I was hired to intern at AT&T. I had never heard of the AT&T internship program and would never have applied to it if I hadn’t gone through the Externship. It allowed me to develop my skills, showcase my work and ultimately stand out so I was awarded the opportunity to interview the CEO of AT&T!”

Became an intern
at AT&T

Richard Wilson

Meta Extern

"The Externship is a great way to introduce students to what it is like to work on a project. I became a lot more data-focused and analytical in my approach. As an industrial engineering major, people questioned how the externship was related to my studies. My journey has shown me that you don’t have to be limited by your major."

Now a Technical
Program Manager at Meta

Maisa Mirza

HP Tech Ventures Externship

“During my venture capital externship, I learned how to use industry-standard metrics and tools like SQL and Tableau to determine startup success potential.This opportunity helped me stand out as a candidate and opened new doors for me - including offers from EY and Accenture."

Now an Analyst
at Accenture

Garrett Boyce

HP Tech Ventures Externship

“If I hadn’t done a VC externship during term time, I know I’d be spending hours watching YouTube videos just to understand which careers I might enjoy! I don’t think I fully understood the value of an externship till I actually did one and now I want to argue that externships should be a part of the college experience for every student.”

Now an Analyst at Boston Consulting Group

Diego Juarez

Crafted Capital Externship

“My Externship really changed my career trajectory. As students, we often chase after Fortune 500 work experiences, but the intimate experience of getting to work with a startup can actually really help you learn a lot and level up what you can bring to the table. My cohort even had the opportunity to speak with the founder of Crafted Capital and learn from his firsthand experience.”

Now a CLDP Analyst at
JP Morgan Chase & Co

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About HP Tech Ventures

HP Tech Ventures is the venture capital arm of HP Inc. Operating across teams in Palo Alto and Tel Aviv, HP Tech Ventures is fostering an ecosystem of innovation and reinvention that will define tomorrow’s world and experiences.

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