Doriot University
About Us
Our mission is to Democratize Venture, preparing millions for the next evolution of our economy: Ownership. True capitalism isn’t just for the wealthy — everyone should have the mindset and skills to assess what’s worth owning, whether it’s startup equity, cryptocurrency, or other high-growth assets. To make this possible, we start with the foundation: education. That’s why we’ve built world-class programs to equip millions with Venture Skills and Mindset.
1946
Doriot 1.0
Professor Georges Doriot was the first one to believe there was a future in financing entrepreneurs in an organized way. With that one powerful idea, a new industry born: Venture Capital. He also imagined that this asset class would be democratized at the onset.
The Modern Venture Era
Doriot's Influence
Doriot's skills and mindset have continued to influence many great venture investors including Fred Wilson of Union Square Ventures and Marc Andreessen of a16z.
2018
Doriot 2.0
Gerry Hays, a serial entrepreneur, investor, and 20-year venture capital professor, committed the rest of his career to Micro-Venture Capital after the SEC opened venture investing to all. Recognizing that traditional models don’t work at this scale, he sought and received permission from the Doriot family to reimagine Micro-Venture Capital under the Doriot brand.
2018
Equity Bible Released
Hays launched The First-Time Founder's Equity Bible to teach entrepreneurs the fundamentals of raising capital and managing investors. With over 5,000 copies sold, it maintains a 5-star rating on Amazon.
2019 - 22
Lab Work Begins
Hays, alongside dedicated business and computer science students, launched Fantasy Startup(R) — the world’s first global venture investing simulation and a blueprint for micro-venture capital.
2022
Fantasy Startup Launched
Fantasy Startup is released into the global market. Since then, more than 13,000 people have played the simulation and we've proven that it moves the needle in terms of helping anyone understand how to build a successful venture portfolio without with hundreds of dollars, not millions.
2023
QAI Launched
Our second product, the QAI (Qualified Accredited Investor) certification program, measures financial acumen in venture. The program culminates in a 100-question, three-hour exam, and those scoring 70% or higher earn QAI certification. We submitted the program to the SEC for approval as an educational pathway to Accredited Investor status. So far, over 250 individuals from 25 startup ecosystems worldwide have been certified, with outstanding feedback from participants.
2023
Deal Reports Launched
Aligned with our mission to Democratize Venture, we launched Deal Reports to analyze the small investor venture market, assess deal quality, and help investors make better decisions. As an independent source, we’ve reviewed over 75 deals without compensation from companies, ensuring 100% unbiased analysis. This work has also revealed gaps and challenges in the Micro-VC market, shaping our vision for the future of venture.
Today
Expanding access to world-class venture education at a price anyone can afford.
For those seeking to build wealth, learning the skills and mindset of venture is essential. We take pride in delivering education that provides 10x the value of other programs at just 1/10th of the cost. By doing so, we aim to create massive opportunities for everyone working to build systems that generate wealth for the many, not just the elite few.
Doriot University
About Us
Our mission is to Democratize Venture, preparing millions for the next evolution of our economy: Ownership. True capitalism isn’t just for the wealthy — everyone should have the mindset and skills to assess what’s worth owning, whether it’s startup equity, cryptocurrency, or other high-growth assets. To make this possible, we start with the foundation: education. That’s why we’ve built world-class programs to equip millions with Venture Skills and Mindset.
1946
Doriot 1.0
Professor Georges Doriot was the first one to believe there was a future in financing entrepreneurs in an organized way. With that one powerful idea, a new industry born: Venture Capital. He also imagined that this asset class would be democratized at the onset.
The Modern Venture Era
Doriot's Influence
Doriot's skills and mindset have continued to influence many great venture investors including Fred Wilson of Union Square Ventures and Marc Andreessen of a16z.
2018
Doriot 2.0
Gerry Hays, a serial entrepreneur, investor, and 20-year venture capital professor, committed the rest of his career to Micro-Venture Capital after the SEC opened venture investing to all. Recognizing that traditional models don’t work at this scale, he sought and received permission from the Doriot family to reimagine Micro-Venture Capital under the Doriot brand.
2018
Equity Bible Released
Hays launched The First-Time Founder's Equity Bible to teach entrepreneurs the fundamentals of raising capital and managing investors. With over 5,000 copies sold, it maintains a 5-star rating on Amazon.
2019 - 22
Lab Work Begins
Hays, alongside dedicated business and computer science students, launched Fantasy Startup(R) — the world’s first global venture investing simulation and a blueprint for micro-venture capital.
2022
Fantasy Startup Launched
Fantasy Startup is released into the global market. Since then, more than 13,000 people have played the simulation and we've proven that it moves the needle in terms of helping anyone understand how to build a successful venture portfolio without with hundreds of dollars, not millions.
2023
QAI Launched
Our second product, the QAI (Qualified Accredited Investor) certification program, measures financial acumen in venture. The program culminates in a 100-question, three-hour exam, and those scoring 70% or higher earn QAI certification. We submitted the program to the SEC for approval as an educational pathway to Accredited Investor status. So far, over 250 individuals from 25 startup ecosystems worldwide have been certified, with outstanding feedback from participants.
2023
Deal Reports Launched
Aligned with our mission to Democratize Venture, we launched Deal Reports to analyze the small investor venture market, assess deal quality, and help investors make better decisions. As an independent source, we’ve reviewed over 75 deals without compensation from companies, ensuring 100% unbiased analysis. This work has also revealed gaps and challenges in the Micro-VC market, shaping our vision for the future of venture.
Today
Expanding access to world-class venture education at a price anyone can afford.
For those seeking to build wealth, learning the skills and mindset of venture is essential. We take pride in delivering education that provides 10x the value of other programs at just 1/10th of the cost. By doing so, we aim to create massive opportunities for everyone working to build systems that generate wealth for the many, not just the elite few.
Doriot University
About Us
Our mission is to Democratize Venture, preparing millions for the next evolution of our economy: Ownership. True capitalism isn’t just for the wealthy — everyone should have the mindset and skills to assess what’s worth owning, whether it’s startup equity, cryptocurrency, or other high-growth assets. To make this possible, we start with the foundation: education. That’s why we’ve built world-class programs to equip millions with Venture Skills and Mindset.
1946
Doriot 1.0
Professor Georges Doriot was the first one to believe there was a future in financing entrepreneurs in an organized way. With that one powerful idea, a new industry born: Venture Capital. He also imagined that this asset class would be democratized at the onset.
The Modern Venture Era
Doriot's Influence
Doriot's skills and mindset have continued to influence many great venture investors including Fred Wilson of Union Square Ventures and Marc Andreessen of a16z.
2018
Doriot 2.0
Gerry Hays, a serial entrepreneur, investor, and 20-year venture capital professor, committed the rest of his career to Micro-Venture Capital after the SEC opened venture investing to all. Recognizing that traditional models don’t work at this scale, he sought and received permission from the Doriot family to reimagine Micro-Venture Capital under the Doriot brand.
2018
Equity Bible Released
Hays launched The First-Time Founder's Equity Bible to teach entrepreneurs the fundamentals of raising capital and managing investors. With over 5,000 copies sold, it maintains a 5-star rating on Amazon.
2019 - 22
Lab Work Begins
Hays, alongside dedicated business and computer science students, launched Fantasy Startup(R) — the world’s first global venture investing simulation and a blueprint for micro-venture capital.
2022
Fantasy Startup Launched
Fantasy Startup is released into the global market. Since then, more than 13,000 people have played the simulation and we've proven that it moves the needle in terms of helping anyone understand how to build a successful venture portfolio without with hundreds of dollars, not millions.
2023
QAI Launched
Our second product, the QAI (Qualified Accredited Investor) certification program, measures financial acumen in venture. The program culminates in a 100-question, three-hour exam, and those scoring 70% or higher earn QAI certification. We submitted the program to the SEC for approval as an educational pathway to Accredited Investor status. So far, over 250 individuals from 25 startup ecosystems worldwide have been certified, with outstanding feedback from participants.
2023
Deal Reports Launched
Aligned with our mission to Democratize Venture, we launched Deal Reports to analyze the small investor venture market, assess deal quality, and help investors make better decisions. As an independent source, we’ve reviewed over 75 deals without compensation from companies, ensuring 100% unbiased analysis. This work has also revealed gaps and challenges in the Micro-VC market, shaping our vision for the future of venture.
Today
Expanding access to world-class venture education at a price anyone can afford.
For those seeking to build wealth, learning the skills and mindset of venture is essential. We take pride in delivering education that provides 10x the value of other programs at just 1/10th of the cost. By doing so, we aim to create massive opportunities for everyone working to build systems that generate wealth for the many, not just the elite few.
Doriot University
About Us
Our mission is to Democratize Venture, preparing millions for the next evolution of our economy: Ownership. True capitalism isn’t just for the wealthy — everyone should have the mindset and skills to assess what’s worth owning, whether it’s startup equity, cryptocurrency, or other high-growth assets. To make this possible, we start with the foundation: education. That’s why we’ve built world-class programs to equip millions with Venture Skills and Mindset.
1946
Doriot 1.0
Professor Georges Doriot was the first one to believe there was a future in financing entrepreneurs in an organized way. With that one powerful idea, a new industry born: Venture Capital. He also imagined that this asset class would be democratized at the onset.
The Modern Venture Era
Doriot's Influence
Doriot's skills and mindset have continued to influence many great venture investors including Fred Wilson of Union Square Ventures and Marc Andreessen of a16z.
2018
Doriot 2.0
Gerry Hays, a serial entrepreneur, investor, and 20-year venture capital professor, committed the rest of his career to Micro-Venture Capital after the SEC opened venture investing to all. Recognizing that traditional models don’t work at this scale, he sought and received permission from the Doriot family to reimagine Micro-Venture Capital under the Doriot brand.
2018
Equity Bible Released
Hays launched The First-Time Founder's Equity Bible to teach entrepreneurs the fundamentals of raising capital and managing investors. With over 5,000 copies sold, it maintains a 5-star rating on Amazon.
2019 - 22
Lab Work Begins
Hays, alongside dedicated business and computer science students, launched Fantasy Startup(R) — the world’s first global venture investing simulation and a blueprint for micro-venture capital.
2022
Fantasy Startup Launched
Fantasy Startup is released into the global market. Since then, more than 13,000 people have played the simulation and we've proven that it moves the needle in terms of helping anyone understand how to build a successful venture portfolio without with hundreds of dollars, not millions.
2023
QAI Launched
Our second product, the QAI (Qualified Accredited Investor) certification program, measures financial acumen in venture. The program culminates in a 100-question, three-hour exam, and those scoring 70% or higher earn QAI certification. We submitted the program to the SEC for approval as an educational pathway to Accredited Investor status. So far, over 250 individuals from 25 startup ecosystems worldwide have been certified, with outstanding feedback from participants.
2023
Deal Reports Launched
Aligned with our mission to Democratize Venture, we launched Deal Reports to analyze the small investor venture market, assess deal quality, and help investors make better decisions. As an independent source, we’ve reviewed over 75 deals without compensation from companies, ensuring 100% unbiased analysis. This work has also revealed gaps and challenges in the Micro-VC market, shaping our vision for the future of venture.
Today
Expanding access to world-class venture education at a price anyone can afford.
For those seeking to build wealth, learning the skills and mindset of venture is essential. We take pride in delivering education that provides 10x the value of other programs at just 1/10th of the cost. By doing so, we aim to create massive opportunities for everyone working to build systems that generate wealth for the many, not just the elite few.
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Members from the following organizations have utilized our venture programs and tools
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Members from the following organizations have utilized our venture programs and tools
Members from the following organizations have utilized our venture programs and tools
