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January 7, 2014

In Memory of Ovik Banerjee, Class of 2012

Ovik Banerjee 2It is with great sadness that we honor the memory of Ovik Banerjee, a Venture for America Fellow and graduate of the University of North Carolina, who passed away unexpectedly in Las Vegas, where he had been working for the Downtown Project for the past year and a half. Ovik, whose home was Alabama, was an adventuring 20-something, passionate about the environment, sustainability, entrepreneurship, the Green Bay Packers, and, of course, the Tar Heels and the Crimson Tide.
We mourn with his family and friends and the entire Venture for America community.

We will be holding a memorial for Ovik this Thursday, January 16th at VFA HQ. We invite guests to stop by at their convenience, so please feel free to join us and share your stories or memories. Details are below:

Memorial for Ovik Banerjee
Open Thursday, January 16th between 6:00-8:00pm
Location: 40 West 29th St., Suite 301

For those who knew Ovik and would like to share any memories, we will be compiling photos, stories, and more to honor his memory.
Here’s how you can reach us:

Thank you for sharing your notes and memories with us and Ovik’s family.

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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.

Please click here to read the full update.

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