Trusted by Leading VCs, Startups, and Companies
Building Future Founders
We connect ambitious UCLA students with venture capital firms and startups, providing hands-on experience and real-world learning.
High-impact work
VEST brings together the most talented group of builders who want to exceed the status quo.
Startup projects
Gain hands-on experience working with early-stage startups on engineering, design, and marketing.
Tight-knit network
Join a community of entrepreneurial students and build relationships with VCs and founders.
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Bowen Xue Guest Speaker
On April 20, 2025, Bowen Xue, a founder from Y Combinator’s Summer 202...
Oligo Guest Speaker
Jacob Rodriguez, Thiel Fellow and founder of space infrastructure star...
a16z Office Visit
On February 26, 2025, our members visited the a16z office for an exclu...