VC to Hedge Fund?

Hmm...good question. As far as I know, the skill sets are entirely different. HFs usually look for traders if I'm not mistaken and traders have very little in common with VC analysts. Now that is not to say you couldn't get hired, but I would think that you wouldn't be high on the call back list.

Since you don't seem to know all that much about HFs, I'm assuming you are interested in HFs because you see HF managers walking away with BILLIONS of dollars every year. I know, it sounds like fun doesn't it?

One option for you is to see how you like VC and maybe stick with it if you enjoy it. Most of these HF managers make so much money because they manage so much money. Being in the VC industry will give you the contacts needed to be successful anywhere.

A summer internship does not dictate your career path nor does it necessarily have an adverse impact on what you decide to pursue after graduation. Take the VC internship and continue to learn more about other areas of interest as well.

depends what kind of HF you want to join. There are biotech/healthcare oriented HF's that do a decent amount of vc like investing (orbimed/great point/pequot)--same goes on Technology side.

Completely agree that it does not dictate my career path. I have NO exposure to VC thus far but have decent exposure to the HF industry (worked in prime brokerage). I know I am interested in HFs. Hopefully I will enjoy VC, but was really wondering if the change was possible assuming I was to receive and accept an offer. I am planning on taking the CFA regardless of what industry I am in, so hopefully that will help.

Love the graphic.

Agreed. Perfect picture.