Master the art and science of Venture

QAI brings together the market, financial, and legal mechanics of venture into an accessible learning program. Ensure your venture expertise is recognized and trusted!



QAI brings together the market, financial, and legal mechanics of venture into an accessible learning program. Ensure your venture expertise is recognized and trusted!


Our next cohort kicks off on August 12, 2024!

Be SMART MONEY

QAI is the single source of truth in Venture

We've aggregated venture strategies and tactics from the top venture players so you can quickly level up to the Top 1%

Master Essential Knowledge and Skills

QAI offers a structured learning environment covering critical aspects of private capital, including economics, portfolio construction, and opportunity identification. You'll gain a deep understanding of the field, enhancing your decision-making abilities and positioning you for success.

Gain Credibility and Validation

QAI certification validates your expertise and knowledge, significantly boosting your credibility with investors, partners, and clients. This recognition can open doors to new opportunities and elevate your professional reputation.

Expand Your Professional Network

Connect with industry professionals, mentors, and peers through QAI. Building this network is invaluable for sharing insights, discovering investment opportunities, and fostering collaborations that can propel your career forward.

Secure a Competitive Edge

In the competitive private capital landscape, QAI certification sets you apart. It demonstrates your commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, making you a more attractive candidate for investment opportunities and professional roles.

Stay Current with Industry Trends

Private Capital is constantly evolving. QAI ensures you are up-to-date with the latest trends, regulations, and best practices, keeping you relevant and informed.

Benefit from a Structured Learning Path

Unlike self-study, QAI provides a systematic and comprehensive approach to learning. This structured path ensures you cover all necessary topics thoroughly and effectively.

Elevate your expertise, credibility, and network with QAI and unlock the doors to unprecedented success.

Here what QAI Certified Investors are saying

Brian Belley

Investor, VP @ KingsCrowd

As a seasoned angel and crowdfund investor, I had always taken my startup investing seriously, but lacked any formal avenues for recognizing my efforts and taking my investing knowledge to the next level. The QAI program is more than just a certification and program of study; it connects you with some of the brightest minds in the space of startup investing and has something to offer everyone - whether you are just starting out or an experienced investor.

Richard Millunchick

Startup Coach & Advisor

The QAI program thoughtfully prepares the angel investor with the tools to remove the emotion from a potential investment opportunity. Understanding the risks and rewards in any potential startup is beneficial for both the novice and seasoned angel investor.

Satya Moolani

Founder & Investor

QAI was the perfect stepping stone for me to learn about the VC landscape. I have always had an entrepreneurial spirit, and QAI really helped explain the financial side of growth, fundraising, and VC. 10/10 would recommend!

Katie Hestor

Investor @ Launch NY

QAI helped sharpen my knowledge of startup investing by covering the startup world comprehensively, from regulations and fundamentals to deal analysis and deal arrangement. I could even put my learning to work via the Fantasy Startup investing simulation!

Matt Panucci

Startup Investor & Advisor

QAI is for anyone who is serious about enhancing their financial sophistication, understanding private markets, and building a toolkit for disciplined venture investing.

Landon Young

Pre-Seed VC @ Elevate Ventures

I’ve been investing in pre-seed startups for over 10 years but still walked away with valuable learnings. The investment landscape is constantly changing and there’s no better time to up your game. Consider QAI as the next step in your journey.

Matt Tamburro

Corporate VC @ M&T Bank

This program helped organize my thinking around a set framework for evaluating startup companies. Early-stage investing is very much an art not a science but investors can benefit from adding a significant amount of structure to their process. QAI helps with exactly that. You can gather a broad foundation of the venture capital investing landscape while learning practical skills like valuation, waterfall analysis, cap table calculations, and financial analysis.

Jerry Brown

Startup Investor @ IU Angels

Initially, I was inclined not to enroll because of my results on the assessment exam. I am so happy that I changed my mind! QAI provided me with a framework to understand the intricacies of startup investing. The tools I learned will be used for years to come.

Brian Belley

Investor, VP @ KingsCrowd

As a seasoned angel and crowdfund investor, I had always taken my startup investing seriously, but lacked any formal avenues for recognizing my efforts and taking my investing knowledge to the next level. The QAI program is more than just a certification and program of study; it connects you with some of the brightest minds in the space of startup investing and has something to offer everyone - whether you are just starting out or an experienced investor.

Richard Millunchick

Startup Coach & Advisor

The QAI program thoughtfully prepares the angel investor with the tools to remove the emotion from a potential investment opportunity. Understanding the risks and rewards in any potential startup is beneficial for both the novice and seasoned angel investor.

Satya Moolani

Founder & Investor

QAI was the perfect stepping stone for me to learn about the VC landscape. I have always had an entrepreneurial spirit, and QAI really helped explain the financial side of growth, fundraising, and VC. 10/10 would recommend!

Katie Hestor

Investor @ Launch NY

QAI helped sharpen my knowledge of startup investing by covering the startup world comprehensively, from regulations and fundamentals to deal analysis and deal arrangement. I could even put my learning to work via the Fantasy Startup investing simulation!

Matt Panucci

Startup Investor & Advisor

QAI is for anyone who is serious about enhancing their financial sophistication, understanding private markets, and building a toolkit for disciplined venture investing.

Landon Young

Pre-Seed VC @ Elevate Ventures

I’ve been investing in pre-seed startups for over 10 years but still walked away with valuable learnings. The investment landscape is constantly changing and there’s no better time to up your game. Consider QAI as the next step in your journey.

Matt Tamburro

Corporate VC @ M&T Bank

This program helped organize my thinking around a set framework for evaluating startup companies. Early-stage investing is very much an art not a science but investors can benefit from adding a significant amount of structure to their process. QAI helps with exactly that. You can gather a broad foundation of the venture capital investing landscape while learning practical skills like valuation, waterfall analysis, cap table calculations, and financial analysis.

Jerry Brown

Startup Investor @ IU Angels

Initially, I was inclined not to enroll because of my results on the assessment exam. I am so happy that I changed my mind! QAI provided me with a framework to understand the intricacies of startup investing. The tools I learned will be used for years to come.

The best investment is in the tools
of one’s own trade.” – Benjamin Franklin

The best investment is in the tools
of one’s own trade.” – Benjamin Franklin

Be SMART MONEY

We've equipped thousands to excel in the private capital markets

Built in partnership with private capital experts from the:

Practicing Professor (20 Yrs)

Gerry Hays, JD, QAI

Founder, Lead Angel, Author

HomeYeah, Pear, Doriot

Clinical Professor (28 Yrs)

David Haeberle, JD, MBA, QAI

VC, CFO, Principal Investor

Command Equity, Envisage, EcoMed

Practicing Professor (20 Yrs)

Gerry Hays, JD, QAI

Founder, Lead Angel, Author

HomeYeah, Pear, Doriot

Clinical Professor (28 Yrs)

David Haeberle, JD, MBA, QAI

VC, CFO, Principal Investor

Command Equity, Envisage, EcoMed

Practicing Professor (20 Yrs)

Gerry Hays, JD, QAI

Founder, Lead Angel, Author

HomeYeah, Pear, Doriot

Clinical Professor (28 Yrs)

David Haeberle, JD, MBA, QAI

VC, CFO, Principal Investor

Command Equity, Envisage, EcoMed

The 3-step path to Mastery

Never again will you be in a room and not know exactly what is happening

1

Step 1.

We guide you through a weekly cadence of regulatory, market, and financial mechanics

Course Options: Cohort-based or Self-Guided

2

Step 2.

Sit for the QAI Exam (based on SEC / FINRA exam requirements)

100 questions, 3.25 hours

Passing Score: 70% or better

3

3

Step 3.

Achieve certification and join a growing global community of QAI certified investors.

Options for all Learners

Lock in Early Bird Pricing

Cohort 3 participants will receive the special pilot price of $699. The full price will increase to $999 for Cohort 4.


During the 6-week program, the cohort will meet weekly with instructors for discussion and real-time interaction.

$699

Exam + Life-time Membership


QAI Course Kit w/ Exam Manual hard copy
2 Written Exam Attempts
Weekly lessons with micro-quizzes to keep you on pace
Interactive weekly workshops on QAI course material
Access to 1-on-1 Office Hours with QAI Team
Instant Access to continuing education and community events
Networking opportunities with past & current Cohort members