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April 11, 2013

Fellow Spotlight: Adam Joseph, University of Virginia

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Name:  Adam Joseph
Hometown: San Francisco, CA
University: University of Virginia ’13
Major: Global Development Studies
 
What led you to apply for Venture for America?
Coming out of school, I wanted to pursue a unique opportunity that would give me solid skills in the business world while surrounding myself with bright, motivated individuals. Venture for America fit that model perfectly, and also seemed like a great opportunity to become involved in the startup world while mitigating a lot of the risk.
What were you doing when you found out you were accepted?
I was actually on my way to a football game, surrounded by 30 fraternity brothers, when Andrew called.  We lost the football game, but it was a great night.
Now that you’re a Fellow, what are you most excited about with regard to VFA? What do you hope to accomplish?
I’m most excited to start working and having an impact in whichever city I end up in.  I’m also really looking forward to Training Camp this summer, so I can get to know the other Fellows and explore Providence.
If you had to live one place for the rest of your life, where would you choose?
Somewhere that has baseball, so probably San Francisco.
Best thing about University of Virginia:  Being surrounded by my friends all the time.
Favorite Book: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Favorite childhood TV show: Keenan and Kel.
Favorite meal: My mom’s pasta Bolognese.
Favorite holiday: Halloween.
Best class you’ve ever taken: Design Themes of Great Cities
Favorite movie quote: “An argument is a connected series of statements intended to establish a proposition.”
Favorite thing to do on Sunday: Eat and sleep.
Favorite entrepreneur: Muhammad Yunus.
Favorite cereal: Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Most worn article of clothing: Black ‘Electric’ tee-shirt
Favorite sports team: San Francisco Giants
Best trip you’ve ever been on: Cozamel, Mexico with my family for Christmas last year.
Favorite historical figure: Has to be Thomas Jefferson.
Accomplishment you’re most proud of: Winning money the first time I gambled at a casino.

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