How do I escape VC and get into m&a /IB ?

I (M25) just finished a undergrad in econ at a tier 3 EU university. Have been working in a search fund and some startups. Currently working in a small VC with few learning ops. Literally just making slides all day not touching finance at all. Looking, to get into IB, m&a or advisory in general ( like in kroll or ey for example). Just got rejected from an excellent boutique ( where I killed the interview I might add). Looking for some reflection, to recalibrate my strategy. -Advice from my fellow monkeys is cherished. -

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This… you will not be modeling to the extent you're assuming. Though, by the way you described your current role you’d at least have a better shot getting more technical opportunities in IB.

 

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