Qualitative Study for BC Venture Capital Programs Evaluation for UBC-RB

The intern will be responsible for the development and execution of a comprehensive qualitative survey of stakeholders involved in the venture capital programs governed by the SBVCA. The survey will include: Personnel from companies participating in the program, angel investors, venture capitalists and ‘friends and family’ that have invested in eligible companies. SURVEY OBJECTIVES The quantitative data analysis will guide the type of qualitative information to be gathered in the survey. The intern will use the general themes from the data to establish guidelines and direction for the qualitative analysis. The analysis will be conducted to provide further insight into the economic effects of the program, best practices within the program and to elicit suggestions for program improvement.

Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Thomas Hellmann

Student:

Chris Forrest

Partner:

Rocket Builders

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Finance, insurance and business

University:

University of British Columbia