Name: Brian Bosche
Hometown: Bozeman, MT
University: Dartmouth 12
Major: Environmental Studies
What led you to apply for Venture for America?
I listened to Andrew Yang speak at Dartmouth after seeing half of my senior class apply for banking and consulting jobs. He convinced me that working at a start-up was not only the best way for me to learn how to be an entrepreneur, but it would also help drive economic development in cities experiencing hard times. I also wanted to become part of the Venture for America mentorship and peer network where I can work and learn with people who are driven to do social good through business.
What were you doing when you found out you were accepted?
I was outside Dartmouths Alumni Gym walking into basketball practice while eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Now that youre a fellow, what are you most excited about with regard to VFA? What do you hope to accomplish?
I am most excited to work in a city that is growing and changing for the better. I am excited to work with a start-up where my role can change day by day and I will have the opportunity to drive the business to success. I am excited to live and spend time with fellows to build a strong fellowship network. I hope to build my skills as an entrepreneur, help my company build and grow, benefit the community I work in, and contribute to making my company socially and environmentally beneficial.
If you had to live one place for the rest of your life, where would you choose?
Australia. I wanted to run away to Australia when I was 5, but my parents wouldnt let me. It still has a special appeal to me. It is warm, has interesting cultures, fun cities, diverse environments, and great accents.
Best thing about Dartmouth: Close community of students, faculty, and staff.
Favorite Book: The Doc Ford Novels by Randy Wayne Wright
Favorite childhood TV show: Rugrats
Favorite meal: Breakfast. Scrambled eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, pancakes and pretty much any other breakfast food.
Role models: My Mom and Dad.
Favorite holiday: July 27th, My Birthday.
Best class you’ve ever taken: Science for Sustainable Systems
Favorite movie quote: Do or do not, there is no try Yoda
Favorite thing to do on Sunday: Lous Breakfast, intramural sports, grilling outside, and watching a movie with friends.
Favorite entrepreneur: Phil Knight, Founder of Nike
Favorite cereal: Cocoa Krispies
Most worn article of clothing: Black North Face Jacket
Favorite sports team: Denver Nuggets
Best trip you’ve ever been on: Coaching tennis and vacationing on the island of Anguilla.
Favorite historical figure: Ernest Hemingway
Accomplishment you’re most proud of: Starting and growing the Dartmouth Mens Club Basketball Team. We started as a group of guys playing pick up basketball and losing almost every game to a traveling team of great friends that finished the season in the top 16 in the country.