The TIS Private Investing Day is an exclusive, day-long experience designed to connect top USC students with leaders across venture capital, private equity, and growth investing. Hosted in San Francisco, the event brings together distinguished Trojan alumni from prominent investment firms to share insights, advice, and mentorship.

Through a mix of presentations, panels, and small-group discussions, students gain an insider’s view into the world of private investing. Topics include current market trends, different investment strategies, and pathways for career progression in the industry. Attendees also receive practical guidance on breaking into investing roles, with opportunities to build lasting relationships with alumni and peers.

Participation is selective, drawing high-achieving undergraduate students in finance, economics, business, and related fields. Selection for this event is application-based and only open to current junior and senior members of TIS.

This event represents a rare chance to engage closely with accomplished alumni, expand professional networks, and explore the dynamic landscape of private investing.

Check out this article to learn more about the inaugural Private Investing Day in 2023.

Example Agenda:

* Note: This schedule is for example purposes only and is not representative of the actual event.

9:30 am - 10:00 am: Check-in / Networking

10 am - 10:10 am: Opening Remarks

10:10 - 10:30 am: Keynote Speaker

10:35 am-11:35 am: Traditional Venture Capital Speakers

US Venture Capital Overview
US Growth Equity Overview
International VC and Growth Equity
Incubator Overview

11:35 am - 11:45 am: Break

11:45 am - 12:45pm: Non-Traditional Venture Capital Speakers

Private Equity
Family Office and Crossover Investing
Corporate Venture Capital
Venture Debt

12:45 - 12:55 pm: Venture Capital Limited Partner Overview

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Lunch

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Breaking into Venture Capital Panel

College to VC
Investment Banking to VC
Private Equity to Venture Capital
Accounting/non-finance to Venture Capital
Venture Capital to Operating

3:00 pm - 3:10 pm: Break

3:10 pm - 4:10 pm: Case Study

A junior analyst present a past case to students
Students breakout into groups to evaluate the case and come up with solutions
The junior analyst present at the end their strategy

4:10 pm - 4:15 pm: Break

4:15 - 5:15 pm: VC Investment Strategy Partner Panel

5:15 - 5:25pm: Closing Remarks

5:25 - 6:15 pm: Small Group Networking Sessions

6:15 - 7pm: Appetizers and Drinks