2026 Sophomore Summit

Event Dates: May 19–21, 2026
Location: Red Ventures HQ in Fort Mill, SC*
Applications Open: January 19, 2026 - March 1, 2026
Capacity: Only 35 participants will be selected

*Lodging and travel (flights, if needed) are provided for all selected attendees.

What To Expect:

Spend three days at Red Ventures Headquarters in Fort Mill, SC, for an immersive professional development experience aimed at fast-tracking your career.

• Go behind the scenes of a $1B global portfolio of high-growth companies, and gain real-world experience leveraging data, technology, and creativity to drive business impact. 


• Explore conference-style learning sessions, an AI-focused case competition, and networking opportunities to develop skills that will set you apart in any career.


• Gain expedited interview consideration for the 2027 Red Ventures internship program.


• Experience an award-winning company culture that's rooted in getting better every day, being great people to work with, and "leaving the woodpile higher than we found it." (Read more about Red Ventures here.)
  
  

Who Should Apply:

Class of 2028 undergraduates majoring in Economics, Finance, Business Analytics, Data Science, Math, Statistics, or a related field. 

Note: This is a competitive opportunity with limited capacity. Only 35 students will be selected, and attendance all three days is required.

Important Details

• This program is unpaid and intended solely as an educational learning opportunity.


•  Participation does not create an employment relationship with Red Ventures (or any affiliated brands or entities).


• As part of the application process, candidates will be required to submit a short video responding to a set of prompted questions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Red Ventures is committed to creating an inclusive experience for all participants. We welcome applications from all qualified students regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.