# Campus Fellow - Masters/PhD, Fall 2026 (Cornell Tech) at 645 Ventures

- Company: 645 Ventures
- What the company does: 645 Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm backing exceptional founders across Enterprise, Deep Tech, AI Infrastructure, Fintech, Consumer, Cybersecurity, and Health Tech.
- Company website: https://645ventures.com
- Type: VC firms
- Level: Mid level
- Location: New York, NY, USA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-04-23
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://jobsinvc.getro.com/companies/645-ventures/jobs/76047183-campus-fellow-masters-phd-fall-2026-cornell-tech
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/645-ventures-campus-fellow-masters-phd-fall-2026-cornell-tech/

## About the role

Entrepreneurial Faculty and PhD Engagement : Speak with PhD professors and PhD students each semester to uncover emerging technology, identify startup founders in need of support, and keep us informed about key areas of research and startup formation relevant to potential 645 investments.

## What they're looking for

- Academic Excellence : Current Masters or PhD candidate at Cornell Tech with a strong technical background in computer science, AI/ML, cybersecurity, computational biology, systems engineering, or other deep tech fields
- Research Literacy : Ability to read, interpret, and critically evaluate academic papers, patents, and technical research for potential commercialization opportunities
- Technical Rigor : Proficiency in at least one technical area relevant to venture investing (e.g., AI/ML model architectures, distributed systems, security protocols, healthtech/biotech platforms, robotics)
- Analytical Skills : Demonstrated strength in quantitative analysis, including modeling market size (TAM/SAM/SOM), understanding unit economics, and evaluating competitive moats from a technical and business standpoint
- Product/Engineering Experience : Prior experience building products, conducting applied research, or contributing to open-source/technical projects that translate research into real-world applications
- Venture & Commercial Awareness : Familiarity with startup formation, spinout processes, venture financing, and IP commercialization, ideally with hands-on experience in a startup, accelerator, or commercialization lab