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November 21, 2013

Meet Andy Chatham, VFA ’12

Do you like a challenge? Here at Venture for America, our Fellows do, too.

_MV21856a3fc77When 2012 Fellow Andy Chatham started working with Tony Hsieh’s Downtown Project in Las Vegas developing co-working spaces, he had no idea that just over a year later, he’d be immersed in a totally different project to enhance the Downtown Vegas community: helping to create a complete transportation system from scratch.

Andy now works on an initiative called Project 100, doing everything from developing strategic partnerships to test-driving electric cars and helping build a one-of-a-kind charging station that uses more power than a 13-story office building. Andy and his team hope to replace the need for a car in Las Vegas by coordinating car-sharing, on-demand drivers, bikesharing, shuttle buses, and more. It’s a challenge, all right– but he’s up for it.
photo_Andy_Chathamf0ac4fe20516What does Andy have to say about his time as a Fellow so far?
“I’ve been given much more accelerated access to senior leadership and put on a quicker path towards being a leader myself.
My work is much more directly tied to
my success and advancement than it would
be at another company. ”
“My year+ in Vegas has taught me more
about starting and leading a company than I could have possibly hoped because I’ve been able to see the process several times over. I see myself being a founder within 5 years, so I couldn’t have asked for a better place to start.”

Looking to kick off your career with a challenge?

Our second deadline is just over two weeks away on Monday, December 2nd, with a final one to follow on February 17th. Now’s the time to apply for the Class of 2014.
Get admissions info or check out our application: Getting in to VFA | Application
If you have any questions, we’d love to hear from you! Feel free to reach out to us anytime at apply@ventureforamerica.org.

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VFA Has Ceased Operations


Since its first cohort in 2012, Venture For America (VFA) has championed entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic growth across the nation. As of August 6, 2024, VFA has ceased its operations. While this marks the end of an era, it also provides an opportunity to reflect on the extraordinary accomplishments and lasting impact that we have achieved together.

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