Peter Liu

Adjunct Professor

2024 - Current

This hands-on learning experience is designed for those intrigued by the prospect of funding the next big idea. Conducted within the newly funded Tulane Venture Fund, this immersive course allows students to deeply explore the fundamentals of angel and venture capital investing in a real-world setting. The curriculum is highly applied, covering all aspects of VC investing: from opportunity sourcing, evaluation, and decision-making, to deal structuring, follow-on investing, and successful exits. Instructors are two industry veterans with diverse backgrounds and extensive experience, sharing insights from real-world cases, including behind-the-scenes details of deal processes rarely publicized. As part of this experiential learning experience, students will sharpen their investment acumen, gain insights into entrepreneurial finance, and prepare to navigate the complexities of a venture capital career with confidence.

Founder, Managing Partner

2021

Kauffman Fellow

2016

Class 21

Vice President

2016 - 2021

Senior Associate

2014 - 2016

Associate

2012 - 2014

Founder

2013 - 2021

VentureUP is the premier professional network for VCs investing in the Midwest.

Global Shaper

2015 - 2018

Investment Banking Analyst

2010 - 2012

Capital Markets Analyst

2009 - 2009

Global Wealth and Investment Management

2008 - 2008