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Fellow Spotlight | From Learning the Ecosystem to Building Within It 🚀 Some people approach venture capital as a concept. Others step into the ecosystem and start contributing from day one. Prathisht Aiyappa M.K is a great example of the latter. Today, he is working as an Associate at Peachtree Capital, where he’s involved in early-stage investing, deal sourcing, market research, and fundraising support. Alongside this, he is a research intern at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), an investment lead at 14U CAPITAL, and the founder of the Indian Startup Community, where he actively works with founders on strategy and capital. Reflecting on his journey, Prathisht Aiyappa M.K shared, “VC Fellowship really gave me a solid base for the early-stage startup space. It was a huge learning curve.” That learning curve quickly translated into real exposure - working with funds, advising startups, and operating within the investment ecosystem itself. It’s a reminder that when high-intent individuals get the right context, mentorship, and peer network, their career trajectory accelerates far faster than traditional paths. If you’re serious about building a career in venture capital, The VC Fellowship is now accepting applications. Learn venture investing from first principles, work closely with real VCs, and become part of a high-calibre community across funds, startups, and operators. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gsNZQFvH #successstory #fellow #achievement #placement #story #venturecapital