Stanford Soph debating offers
Hi, current sophomore here looking for some advice (both offers are for summer 2025).
Have an offer from GS/MS/JPM in NYC within a coverage group.
Also have an offer at a well known, tier 1 VC in their early stage team. Did get this through an established diversity program (GWI), but it’s the VC firm’s first undergrad intern class and I’m worried about the potential of return offers and the long term sustainability and growth potential of the role as a full time junior.
I thought a lot about the pros / cons and I feel like IB is the safer route, but I want to work in VC over the long term. Any and all help is much appreciated!!
depends more what your end goal is no? i mean two different fields completely and would come down to what you are most passionate about
I'm more passionate about VC, but have heard that most of these firms are against career progression for juniors unless the juniors have experience operating a startup. Also, I'm unsure of what my specific responsibilities will be, and if it's sourcing heavy, I don't know how transferrable that will be to another role in the case that I do get pushed out.
Take VC if it's truly a tier 1 firm.
It is a big name, but do you think that outweighs the risks that I mentioned in my other comment?
Yes
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Does the VC have any analysts / past hiring from undergrad? I would be cautious since this is their first year having interns and may have no interest in hiring FT. I would definitely find out before accepting the offer, as your banking summer most likely will convert.
If you truly love VC, you could still take that offer for the summer. Stanford and tier 1 VC will give you plenty of opportunities, just most likely not at the caliber you were at.
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