VC Vernacular 
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 | The goal of Wall Street Oasis’ VC Vernacular is to give our users the best possible snapshot of life in venture capital, from internships and recruiting to compensation and career progression. Working towards that goal, we’ve created a <a... SPOTLIGHT: VC Vernacular Rules and FAQs | 0 | 1 year 1 day ago by WallStreetOasis.com | n/a |
 | I came across a blog with very specific notes on the class Peter Thiel is currently teaching at Stanford. I've been going through a class lecture a day when I get some down time in the office. Here are some takeaways I thought we're good from the first 3 lessons. (Some of these are little... Very detailed notes of Peter Thiel's startup class at Stanford | 33 | 4 days 15 hours ago by andyinsandiego | 1 day 2 hours ago by Hooked on LEAPS |
 | I have a first round in person interview coming up with a VC firm. It was noted first round would be roughly 1.5 hours followed by a 1 hour phone interview with other members of the firm if I am not mistaken.
Firm focuses on internet, media, broader tech space. I am currently a tech banker at... Interview with VC (Associate Role) - What to expect? | 6 | 6 days 1 hour ago by TT_Lambo | 2 days 2 hours ago by TT_Lambo |
| Hey there, I was wondering if anyone has any insight to VC recruiting in the Singapore OR Middle East region, where is recruiting happening and whom to contact as... Anyone aware of Associate level VC recrutings in UAE/Middle East? | 0 | 1 week 1 day ago by blingamink | n/a |
| Hi everybody, I'm a new member and I have a business idea. My idea is for a social network based on advertising. I have a unique way to draw people in to tho website, and if I can get a million member revenue would be $365 million. I need some venture capital. Anybody interested? I will... Business Idea- Need VC! ---PLEASE READ | 15 | 1 week 2 days ago by mschri11 | 1 week 1 day ago by Edmundo Braverman |
| Quick question for the monkeys out there. Me and some ivy league friends are starting up a not for profit business. We're planning on running this business for the foreseeable future. Anyway, the question is, if this company becomes big enough (let's say about a tenth of the size of Teach... VC for a not for profit company? | 1 | 1 week 2 days ago by blackid | 1 week 2 days ago by TU_Math |
| Hey trying to put together financing for a $2.1MM Marina business in New York. Operator of this business is top notch. I have a $800k senior piece and looking to raise $500k sub-note, secured by second mortgage. Have shopped around the mezz fund world, but this deal is just too small. Very... 13% $500k Subnote - Does anyone actually have any money on WSO? | 1 | 1 week 2 days ago by BCbanker | 1 week 2 days ago by manbearpig |
| In IBD you have a straight shot to VP if you don't screw up. To cross over in MD you need serious rainmaking ability.
How does it work for VC? My understanding is that post-IBD (2-3 years as analyst, let's say), you get placed with a VC, spend 2-3 years as associate, 2-3 years as... Principal: Ceiling in VC? | 2 | 5 weeks 2 days ago by fermion | 1 week 2 days ago by alexdadda22 |
| http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/30/winklevoss-twins-venture-capital_n_1464958.html
Given how successful their first investment was, I don't blame them for starting a new fund.... The Winklevoss Venture | 11 | 2 weeks 1 day ago by JMu | 1 week 2 days ago by moneymogul |
| I work for an angel investor group in NYC and FYI they are still taking unpaid interns for the summer for those who don't have anything secured yet. PM me for firm... Summer internship NYC | 3 | 2 weeks 1 day ago by metrovestments | 2 weeks 6 hours ago by mk0000 |
| I've heard numbers like 60 hours a week tossed around, which to me, sounds a lot more attractive than 100 as an IB analyst. Is this a realistic number? What's the lifestyle of VC analyst/associate... Hours, hours hours | 11 | 11 weeks 3 days ago by Student7469 | 2 weeks 1 day ago by metrovestments |
| greetings,
been doing some research, can't find an answer. what do i need to do to break into venture capital (particularly healthcare vc)? would be looking to come in as an analyst or associate.
about me: 27, non-target ugrad/grad schools (b.s. in molecular biophysics, m.h.s.a. in... big4 -> VC | 9 | 9 weeks 4 days ago by mashed potatoes | 2 weeks 1 day ago by metrovestments |
| Looking to break into venture capital. From what I can gather about the industry, it requires networking and contacts on top of relevant experience. I understand it is very difficult to find jobs at the analyst position but I have a few questions.
What kind of events should I be attending to... VC Networking | 9 | 3 weeks 4 days ago by MagyarMoney | 2 weeks 1 day ago by metrovestments |
| I started doing what I'm doing with the original plan of being the first step on my way to doing VC. Now I realize I can't make a direct transition. However, I may have a shot at working for the "New Business" arm of a major corporation that would provide exposure to wide... Corporate Venture Capital | 3 | 2 weeks 3 days ago by freemarketeer | 2 weeks 3 days ago by TechBanking |
| <em><strong> mod (Andy) note:</strong><em> this was originally posted in July but he's still answering q's for those interested in VC.
In following the solid threads of the 10x leverage, harvardgrad08...I am offering a Q and A on all VC related... Venture Capital Associate Fielding Questions | 142 | 9 weeks 2 days ago by JimmyDormandy | 3 weeks 1 day ago by cbuzz |
| How would I model out returns on a security that has a 1x liquidation preference that is "reduced ratably to zero between 1.0x and 3.0x the initial investment price per share".
Can't seem to find this anywhere and I haven't done this... Modeling Out Liquidation Melt Away | 5 | 4 weeks 15 hours ago by signature16 | 4 weeks 12 hours ago by Dumbeldore3000 |
| Hi WSO, been lurking around here for awhile but decided to see if the community could give a few good tips on an assignement ;-)
I'm searching for a database/research report that details VC firms specializing in the Internet / Software sectors. Ideally, it would detail names of portfolio... VC Internet / Software Database | 2 | 4 weeks 5 days ago by twbcs | 4 weeks 5 days ago by USC8888 |
| Does anyone know which headhunters recruit on behalf of Accel partners? I'm super interested in the commerce/mobile space and Accel is a top shop for that. I'd appreciate any insights. ... Accel partners - headhunter? | 1 | 5 weeks 5 days ago by candor345 | 5 weeks 4 days ago by MarkusF |
| Hello all,
This may sound like a bad idea but please hold judgement...
Myself and three other individuals are going to make an angel investment in a start-up company that doesn't actually exist yet (isn't an official entity like llc or s-corp yet but will be soon). In return we... Fellow Monkey Needs Help in Angel Investment | 7 | 6 weeks 2 days ago by Jose.Rey | 5 weeks 5 days ago by Ambition |
| Seems compelling, though I'm wary of scientists discussing revolutionary technology that is not being commercialized. Anyone here have any informed thoughts on this?
LFTR in 5... Thorium - Superior Nuclear Technology? | 1 | 6 weeks 2 days ago by NoTimeForSpace | 6 weeks 2 days ago by melvvvar |
| Are there any good venture capital firms in the Southern California area, like Los Angeles, Pasadena, Irvine,... LA Venture capital | 13 | 5 years 22 weeks ago by cardinalfire | 6 weeks 3 days ago by harvardgrad08 |
| Does anyone have any experience with this? Is it something that ever happens?
If you have a cash-flowing start up with great growth and work for a PE/VC firm, can you ask them for... Asking your own firm for funding | 3 | 8 weeks 1 day ago by sk8247365 | 8 weeks 1 day ago by sk8247365 |
| I'm interviewing with a fund that invests in later-stage companies. This question popped up. I believe they look for the risks in near future once the IPO gets through, not those of failing the... Possible risks of a pre-mature IPO? | 3 | 8 weeks 6 days ago by FreedayFF | 8 weeks 3 days ago by vfrex |
| Let's say you have a friend who approaches you asking for some money to start his small business (ie: pharmacy store that your friend will be running as the head pharmacist or whatever). You both project revenue to be $1mm per year, with $400k per year in cash flow (after paying for all... How to think about this real life VC scenario | 7 | 9 weeks 14 hours ago by goldman in da house | 8 weeks 6 days ago by heebbanker |
| All,
I'm looking for feedback from the more senior people on this forum; not to be dismissive and disrespectful, but please don't comment if you're an undergrad or a banking analyst (and I now sound like an awful pretentious human being, apologies). Ideally, I'm looking for... VC/PE senior track with or without a top MBA | 2 | 9 weeks 5 days ago by Dumbeldore3000 | 9 weeks 5 days ago by Dumbeldore3000 |
