Mosaic Fellow Testimonials

“If you want to meet the leading US impact-oriented investors and a thoughtful cohort of peers, look no further! I appreciated the opportunity to broaden my impact network across the whole country and felt like I left the experience with meaningful contributions to my host fund.”- 2020 Mosaic Fellow

“I'm so thankful for the opportunity to be an ICM Mosaic Fellow - my summer internship experience solidified my deep interest in impact investing and I met a lifelong community of fellows who are also passionate about the space. I'd highly encourage anyone interested to apply!” - 2022 Mosaic Fellow

"The Mosaic Fellowship has given me a community and support system that I am extremely grateful for. The Mosaic program builds a multi-dimensional support system by pairing each Fellow with a fund for a 10-week internship, pairing us with an experienced mentor from a different fund, and by bringing the 20 fellows together for 2-days of hands-on training. I loved meeting other interns who come from different schools and will be working at different funds, but share a passion for making a positive impact on the world. I already know these are relationships I will cherish through the rest of my career." - 2023 Mosaic Fellow

“I cannot express how much I appreciate the opportunity that ICM offered for me to work on a mission that matters the most to me. The level of open-mindedness and willingness to help me grow, both at my fund and with my ICM mentor, has been extraordinary compared to what I heard of the rest of the investment world. As a woman and a first-generation college student, I am grateful that this experience gave me the confidence to thrive and succeed as an impact investor.” - 2020 Mosaic Fellow

“I finished the summer impressed by how much I learned and grew from the experience. My host fund went above and beyond to develop me. I worked on a wide variety of projects from fundraising to impact measurement and my manager was kind enough to set aside learning hours every week focused on my development. The curriculum developed by the program expanded my knowledge about the impact management space and I left the program with good friends from the cohort. I would highly recommend this program for someone trying to break into impact investing!” - 2021 Mosaic Fellow

“The Mosaic Fellowship has been an invaluable opportunity for me to immerse myself in impact investing. Outside of the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at a premier impact investing fund, I’m most grateful for the fellowship for the chance to foster connections with like-minded peers and industry experts. I would encourage any candidate considering a career in impact investing to apply.” - 2023 Mosaic Fellow

“Overall, the experience was amazing. I learned so much while being able to actively contribute, and everyone was extremely open to me jumping on calls and teaching me their learnings. It was also incredible to work at a firm exclusively focused on EdTech, led by women and POC who were majority ex-teachers, and being super thoughtful about how financial returns and impact can be aligned in a meaningful way!” - 2022 Mosaic Fellow

“As a career switcher without prior investing background, I knew coming to business school that landing a role in an impact-focused Private Equity firm would be challenging. Not only did the ICM Mosaic Fellowship streamline the application process by allowing me to apply to multiple funds through one single application, but it also introduced me to interesting funds, inspiring investors, and exciting investment strategies. ICM trainings and events allowed me to get a better grasp of key impact investing topics and connect with peers operating in that space.” - 2021 Mosaic Fellow

“I cannot speak highly enough about [my host fund]. [My manager] shaped a role for me in which I could immediately add value to the team and where I could grow tremendously in just 10 weeks. Across the board, the team embraced me as a summer associate and always made time to support me in my development. They are people who are passionate about their work, each other, and the broader impact investing ecosystem. I am incredibly grateful to have spent time with them this summer.” - 2020 Mosaic Fellow

“The Mosaic Fellowship orientation was an invaluable way to organically grow our networks with a group of like-minded individuals who care about the same things. I’m grateful to be a part of a community that uplifts each other and aspires to create a better tomorrow.” - 2023 Mosaic Fellow

“Not only did the entire [orientation] go smoothly, but I found it to be a particularly inspiring way to get us kicked off (in person no less) for the summer. You all welcomed us into the ICM community so warmly and connected us with many amazing resources including your team, program alumni, other ICM members, and most importantly with the other Mosaic Fellows. Thank you for all you have done to build up an incredible ICM community - I am beyond grateful to be a part of it during this summer and beyond.” - 2022 Mosaic Fellow

“I was given the opportunity to land my dream summer internship through the Mosaic Fellowship. I appreciated the more structured recruiting and internship process. Moreover, I made wonderful connections with other aspiring impact investors and talented thought leaders in today's space. I feel better equipped to enter VC/impact investing!” - 2021 Mosaic Fellow