One month ago, an ambitious group stepped into the Transform VC fellowship. In just a few weeks, they’ve navigated challenges, built meaningful connections, and expanded their vision of what’s possible.
The real transformation isn’t just about knowledge or skills; it happens when there’s a shift in perspective, in moments of self-discovery, and when confidence is gained along the way.
In this blog, we’re excited to share our fellows’ reflections on learnings, growth, breakthroughs, and what this experience has meant to them so far.
- Aiman Wali – I very much enjoyed working with a diverse, remote team and witnessing how seamlessly the fellowship transitioned between cohorts. The well-structured deal filtering process was particularly inspiring, and I look forward to contributing more in the coming months while learning from everyone’s unique perspectives
- Promita Chakraborty – I joined Transform VC in January 2025 as a VC Fellow and have since been imbibed in its welcoming diverse team of partners and fellows, spread across various time-zones and countries. It has been an enriching experience to be a part of continual engaging discussions with team members from numerous backgrounds and expertise. I am getting first-hand experience in the overarching scope of venture capital and its multi-faceted avenues, including deal pipeline, deal scoring, portfolio value creation, investment thesis building and LP relations.
- Vaibhav Sharma– I’m grateful for how this fellowship I joined in January has challenged and nurtured me, leading to meaningful growth and new perspectives I hadn’t imagined. The connections I’ve made and the insights I’ve gained have profoundly shaped my journey, fueling my passion to make a meaningful impact.
- Kareem Hamwi – My time at Transform VC has been an incredible pivot into the investment industry, giving me hands-on experience in sourcing deals, fundraising, and evaluating startups. Coming from a background in marketing and data, the support and motivation from the team made the transition seamless, allowing me to quickly develop my ability to assess and analyze market potential. Most importantly, this experience has solidified my passion for venture capital and my drive to build a future in this space.
- Raghad Zino – This past month after joining TVC has been incredible. It opened my mind and widened my scope of thinking regarding how one can merge impact and AI to create great startup ideas with meaningful impact, especially for underrepresented communities. The community at Transform is so pluralistic, and that’s what makes it special– for instance, hearing different opinions on the same topic. Being surrounded by people with different backgrounds has challenged my thinking in ways I never expected, proving that the best ideas are born from conversation and collaboration.
- Ahmad Khokhar – Joining the TVC fellowship has been an incredibly enriching experience, allowing me to connect with a dynamic and diverse team from various stages of their careers and around the globe. This diversity has fostered a rich exchange of ideas, and being part of a group passionate about making a meaningful impact in the technology ecosystem has been both motivating and inspiring. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the success of the growing impact investing team, engaging in projects that align with my values and aspirations.
- Yusra Hussain – This past month at the TVC fellowship has been transformative to my learning journey, exposing me to different perspectives of the team, people with incredibly diverse backgrounds, alongside hands-on experience on the mechanics of a VC. Transform VC’s lens on impact really hones in on how deals are analyzed and what success looks like. This has been an incredible opportunity and I am grateful to be on this journey.
If you are someone who craves growth, thrives in a community of innovators, and is ready to take your ambitions to the next level, this will be the opportunity you’ve been looking for. Applications for our next cohort are now open!