Is it too late for HF MM?

I was a junior VP in IB (top performer) and then built a start-up from the ground up (high growth, strong funding, £xxm revenues). Have been seriously considering making the move to a hedge fund. I know the typical path is ~2 years in IB before moving, but I have a few extra years under my belt and that strong operator experience.

Just wondering—how typical is it to move at this stage? Have you seen VPs / people like me make the transition successfully, or is the ship mostly sailed by then?

Would appreciate any insights, especially from people who've seen laterals happen. Thanks!

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I’ve seen VP laterals but not start up founders. Honestly not sure how bizdev will react to someone who’s left IB

 

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