VEST @ UCLA
Scaling UCLA's startup/builder ecosystem. A community of builders.
Winter 2025 Companies
What Sets Us Apart
No consulting. No BS. Just the hard work that matters.
Get Direct access to startup opportunities and the Silicon Valley network.
Software Engineering
Write code that ships to production. Experience 5-minute PR merge times and rapid development cycles that actually impact users.
Direct Impact
Work directly with founders to build and shape products. Your contributions will be used by real customers, not just stored in a slide deck.
Startup Culture
Experience the fast-paced startup environment. Learn to move quickly, adapt to changes, and take ownership of meaningful projects.
Career Growth
Access internship and full-time opportunities at innovative startups. Build a network that will support your journey.
Building Future VCs & Founders
We connect ambitious UCLA students with venture capital firms and startups, providing hands-on experience and real-world learning.
Real VC Experience
Work directly with VC firms on deal sourcing, due diligence, and market research.
Startup Projects
Gain hands-on experience working with early-stage startups on engineering, design, and marketing.
Community & Network
Join a community of entrepreneurial students and build relationships with VCs and founders.
Members Trusted By Leading VCs
Learn & Work with VCs and Startups
Get real experience in venture capital and startups through hands-on projects.
Work directly with VCs and founders while building your network.
Work on a Startup
Learn how to build a product from the ground up, with a community of UCLA's best builders. Demo days, speaker events, VC connections, and more!
Work at a Startup
Gain hands-on experience working with early-stage startups in engineering, design, and marketing roles.
4+
Startup Clients
3
Companies Hiring From Us
8+
VC Partnerships
How We Work
Skip the powerpoints. Do real work that ships to production.
Build alongside founders and VCs in rapid development cycles.
Engineering & Design
Write production code, design user interfaces, and ship features directly to users. Experience startup-speed development cycles.
Startup Operations
Work directly with founders on growth, marketing, and product strategy. Help shape the direction of early-stage companies.
VC Research
Partner with VCs on sourcing and due diligence. Research markets, analyze competitors, and help identify the next unicorns.
Community & Network
Join a community of ambitious builders. Work hard, play harder with social events, hackathons, and exclusive career opportunities.