2026 Sophomore Summit

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

Experience Includes: Conference-style learning sessions an AI-focused case competition networking opportunities and the chance to develop skills that will set you apart in any career
Prizes: Winners of the case competition will receive a cash prize and expedited internship consideration

*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 opportunitiesto 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 thats 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.