My Best Path?

My goal(I know it is really hard), is go into the finance world and then become a c-level exec at a private space company(Like blue origin and spacex). What is my best path? Would it be go into BB or Eb and then a buyout PE and then into these companies or are there other better ways. I am sorry if this question is dumb.

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When I hear this from some 20yo interviewing for an internship, I almost immediately ding them. Honestly, it just shows you’re completely clueless, and likely a major out-of-touch hardo. You don’t even know what an analyst does on a day to day basis or how you’ll feel about the work, and you don’t even have a FT offer. Never mind thinking you can predict life 5, 10, 20, or even 30 years in the future. 
 

Priorities change, life happens, serendipity takes you different places, interests evolve. Develop a concrete skillset and interests and take it a couple years at a time. In short, chill the hell out.

 

You sound like a 14 year old who recently discovered finance (off of reddit I would guess, based on your username). Chill the fuck out, my guy. Focus on doing well in school, try to get into the best college you can. Come back when you're at least a sophomore before you start worrying about "BB or Eb". 

 

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