Career Advice: Rory – Private Equity/Venture Capital (Stage 4, Stage 5, Stage 6, TAFE Students, Teacher, Parent)
You’ve probably used an app that Rory has invested in. Hear him talk about Harvard, working with founders and the world of finance.
ACTIVITY OUTLINE:
Meet Rory, a technology investor in venture capital. You’ve probably used an app that his team invested in.
Rory spends time meeting founders and analyzing their businesses to help find investments for the fund. Hear Rory talk about getting into Harvard, why working with founders is so exciting, the generous pay, but what you should know before pursuing a high paycheck, and so much more.
Only on Ikigai Network.
IS THIS A FREE EVENT? Yes
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Ikigai Network
Event Details
Event Type
On Demand (available until: 22-Jun-2028 11:30PM)
Delivery Platform
Duration
Price
FREE
Curriculum
Secondary
Main KLA, Strand, Sub Strand
Careers
Other KLAs
Vocational Education and Training (VET) » Financial Services
Maths
Learning Intentions & Success Criteria
Learning Intentions:
- Understand what a venture capitalist does and if it’s the right career for you
Success Criteria
- Understand the importance of investors in pushing the economy forwards
- Learn about work life balance in investment banking
- Learn about what it’s like to study at Harvard and things to think about to get in
Joining The Event
Technology and Materials Requirements
Required: Internet connection, internet device
Optional: Projector/TV to show to multiple students comfortably, pens and paper to take notes