# Venture Starters

Surya Pugazhenthi served as Venture Analyst Intern at Venture Starters (2026). Result: Hands-on reps in live startup pitching and investor Q&A.

- **Organization:** Venture Starters
- **Role:** Venture Analyst Intern
- **Dates:** 2026
- **Result:** Hands-on reps in live startup pitching and investor Q&A
- **Career period:** Season 2, UC Santa Cruz (2024 – 2026)

## Context

Evaluating startups well requires reps — hearing real pitches and real investor questioning, repeatedly.

## What Surya did

- Took part in Venture Starters' educational internship: live, virtual startup pitching sessions and investor Q&A.

## Outcome

A steady training ground running alongside scout work at LvlUp and 16VC.

Source page: https://suryapugaz.com/career/venture-starters