I was able to build relationships that offer personal and professional support for my entrepreneurial journey.

Race (from 2021 Fellows) Agree Neutral Strongly Agree
American Indian / First Nations / Native American / Inuit / Native Alaskan 1.3% 0.0% 0.0%
Black / African American / Afro-Caribbean 17.3% 7.7% 23.4%
East Asian 12.0% 7.7% 7.8%
I prefer not to say 4.0% 7.7% 1.6%
Middle Eastern / North African 0.0% 7.7% 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0.0% 0.0% 1.6%
South Asian 13.3% 0.0% 9.4%
Two or more races 8.0% 0.0% 9.4%
White 44.0% 69.2% 45.3%

I feel a part of the VFA community.

Race (from 2021 Fellows) Agree Disagree Neutral Strongly Agree
American Indian / First Nations / Native American / Inuit / Native Alaskan 1.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Black / African American / Afro-Caribbean 20.0% 0.0% 12.5% 19.1%
East Asian 12.0% 0.0% 0.0% 8.8%
I prefer not to say 4.0% 100.0% 0.0% 1.5%
Middle Eastern / North African 0.0% 0.0% 12.5% 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5%
South Asian 9.3% 0.0% 12.5% 11.8%
Two or more races 6.7% 0.0% 12.5% 8.8%
White 46.7% 0.0% 50.0% 47.1%

I feel that I can bring my whole self to the VFA community.

Race (from 2021 Fellows) Agree Disagree Neutral Strongly Agree
American Indian / First Nations / Native American / Inuit / Native Alaskan 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Black / African American / Afro-Caribbean 18.8% 0.0% 38.5% 16.4%
East Asian 11.6% 0.0% 7.7% 9.0%
I prefer not to say 4.3% 33.3% 0.0% 1.5%
Middle Eastern / North African 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5%
South Asian 10.1% 0.0% 15.4% 10.4%
Two or more races 4.3% 33.3% 7.7% 10.4%
White 49.3% 33.3% 30.8% 47.8%

TC helped me to strengthen my existing skills, while learning new ones.

Race (from 2021 Fellows) Agree Disagree Neutral Strongly Agree
American Indian / First Nations / Native American / Inuit / Native Alaskan 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Black / African American / Afro-Caribbean 17.5% 0.0% 26.7% 20.3%
East Asian 12.7% 0.0% 6.7% 8.7%
I prefer not to say 4.8% 20.0% 0.0% 1.4%
Middle Eastern / North African 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4%
South Asian 11.1% 0.0% 13.3% 10.1%
Two or more races 6.3% 0.0% 13.3% 8.7%
White 46.0% 80.0% 40.0% 46.4%

I believe I am more prepared to work at a startup

Race (from 2021 Fellows) Agree Disagree Neutral Strongly Agree
American Indian / First Nations / Native American / Inuit / Native Alaskan 0.0% 0.0% 5.0% 0.0%
Black / African American / Afro-Caribbean 19.7% 33.3% 5.0% 22.2%
East Asian 16.7% 0.0% 0.0% 6.3%
I prefer not to say 4.5% 0.0% 5.0% 1.6%
Middle Eastern / North African 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6%
South Asian 7.6% 0.0% 20.0% 11.1%
Two or more races 7.6% 0.0% 10.0% 7.9%
White 42.4% 66.7% 55.0% 47.6%

I align my values with the VFA mission, vision, and credos

Race (from 2021 Fellows) Agree Neutral Strongly Agree
American Indian / First Nations / Native American / Inuit / Native Alaskan 2.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Black / African American / Afro-Caribbean 19.6% 0.0% 19.4%
East Asian 11.8% 0.0% 9.2%
I prefer not to say 5.9% 0.0% 2.0%
Middle Eastern / North African 0.0% 0.0% 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0.0% 0.0% 1.0%
South Asian 11.8% 0.0% 10.2%
Two or more races 9.8% 33.3% 6.1%
White 39.2% 66.7% 50.0%

I aim to advance VFA’s core values and mission.

Race (from 2021 Fellows) Agree Neutral Strongly Agree
American Indian / First Nations / Native American / Inuit / Native Alaskan 1.9% 0.0% 0.0%
Black / African American / Afro-Caribbean 22.6% 0.0% 17.5%
East Asian 7.5% 0.0% 11.3%
I prefer not to say 7.5% 0.0% 1.0%
Middle Eastern / North African 0.0% 0.0% 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0.0% 0.0% 1.0%
South Asian 13.2% 0.0% 9.3%
Two or more races 11.3% 0.0% 6.2%
White 35.8% 100.0% 51.5%

I feel connected to VFA’s core values and mission.

Race (from 2021 Fellows) Agree Neutral Strongly Agree
American Indian / First Nations / Native American / Inuit / Native Alaskan 1.7% 0.0% 0.0%
Black / African American / Afro-Caribbean 23.7% 0.0% 16.9%
East Asian 10.2% 0.0% 10.1%
I prefer not to say 6.8% 0.0% 1.1%
Middle Eastern / North African 0.0% 0.0% 2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0.0% 0.0% 1.1%
South Asian 10.2% 0.0% 11.2%
Two or more races 8.5% 25.0% 6.7%
White 39.0% 75.0% 50.6%

I believe that I have the potential to become a future founder

Race (from 2021 Fellows) Agree Disagree Neutral Strongly Agree
American Indian / First Nations / Native American / Inuit / Native Alaskan 0.0% 0.0% 5.0% 0.0%
Black / African American / Afro-Caribbean 18.6% 20.0% 15.0% 21.1%
East Asian 10.0% 0.0% 10.0% 10.5%
I prefer not to say 1.4% 0.0% 5.0% 5.3%
Middle Eastern / North African 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.8%
South Asian 10.0% 0.0% 10.0% 12.3%
Two or more races 8.6% 0.0% 5.0% 8.8%
White 50.0% 80.0% 50.0% 38.6%

I believe that I have the potential to become a future startup leader.

Race (from 2021 Fellows) Agree Disagree Neutral Strongly Agree
American Indian / First Nations / Native American / Inuit / Native Alaskan 0.0% 0.0% 11.1% 0.0%
Black / African American / Afro-Caribbean 15.1% 33.3% 22.2% 22.4%
East Asian 12.3% 0.0% 0.0% 9.0%
I prefer not to say 1.4% 0.0% 11.1% 4.5%
Middle Eastern / North African 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5%
South Asian 11.0% 0.0% 0.0% 11.9%
Two or more races 8.2% 0.0% 11.1% 7.5%
White 50.7% 66.7% 44.4% 41.8%