Bootstrapped Startup to VC transition

I am 22, recently graduated college, and work at a startup that I co-founded. We took no outside funds but have been able to turn a profit within 3 years and build a national presence. It currently provides good income but I have always been interested in VC and think my startup experience will play well in the VC space.

The only problem is I have no VC connections and don't know where to begin. How do I look for VC roles, should I start as an associate or do I have the ability to skip that, given my experience? Should I get an MBA and then look for a VC role?

 

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