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🎙️ Lead, Manage, Thrive — Episode: Education First: How Peter Harris Built the Nation’s Largest Student-Run VC Fund
Hosted by Joe Carter | Guest: Peter Harris, Founding Partner of University Growth Fund

In this powerhouse episode of Lead, Manage, Thrive, host Joe Carter sits down with Peter Harris, the trailblazing founder behind University Growth Fund (UGF) — the largest student-run private venture capital fund in the U.S. 🇺🇸

With investments in Airbnb, Spotify, OpenAI, and more, Peter has flipped the script on how student talent is leveraged in venture capital. This isn't just a resume booster — it's a real fund where students write 80-page due diligence memos, pitch real committees, and move real capital.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

The origin story of University Growth Fund — and the “aha” moment that sparked it
Why ownership before credentials is a powerful framework for talent development
How Peter’s team gained access to top-tier VC deals typically reserved for Sand Hill insiders
The systems UGF uses to train while they scale — and why students are outperforming expectations
Real-world impact stories: how students delivered results to portfolio companies
How being based in Utah created an unexpected strategic edge
The ROI of UGF alumni — from elite placements to 100%+ salary jumps
Fundraising insights: how Peter got LPs to bet on students (and who said no)
Peter’s take on where early-stage capital is headed — and what Gen Z knows that legacy VCs don’t

🔥 This is a masterclass in building scalable systems that develop people and generate returns — at the same time.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: Who is Peter Harris?
01:15 – The "Aha" Behind UGF
03:30 – How Students Got Access to Tier-1 VC Deals
06:45 – Systems that Train While They Scale
10:10 – From Intern to Investor: Why UGF Works
13:20 – Building in Utah: Strategic Advantages
16:00 – The ROI on Student Outcomes
19:15 – LP Pitching: The Math and the Mission
22:00 – Student Impact in Real Portfolio Companies
25:30 – Choosing Focus Over Fuzziness: Tech vs. Impact
28:00 – The Future of Early-Stage Capital
30:00 – Final Takeaways & How to Get Involved

📌 About University Growth Fund:
University Growth Fund (UGF) is the nation’s largest student-run venture capital fund. With over 400 students trained and real capital deployed into top-tier startups, UGF is redefining how the next generation learns VC.

🔗 Learn More & Apply:
🌐 Website: https://www.ugrowthfund.com/

📥 Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/employe...

📊 Pitchbook: https://pitchbook.com/profiles/invest...

🧠 OpenVC: https://www.openvc.app/fund/Universit...

📱 Instagram:   / ugrowthfund  

▶️ YouTube:    • University Growth Fund  

💼 LinkedIn:   / university-growth-fund  

👤 About the Guest – Peter Harris
Peter is the Founding Partner of UGF and a pioneer in hands-on, student-led venture investing. He’s helped young professionals land at top-tier firms and believes in giving ownership before credentials.

🔗 Connect with Peter:
📘 LinkedIn:   / vcpete  

📺 YouTube:    / @vc_pete  

🦄 Interview: https://unicorn-nest.com/media/interv...

🧭 About the Host – Joe Carter
Joe Carter is the founder of Twin Flame Group TX and a strategic advisor with $14B+ in deal due diligence experience. He helps founders build systems, scale sustainably, and exit with confidence.

🌐 Website: https://twinflametx.com

📘 LinkedIn:   / joecartertx  

📧 Email: [email protected]

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