What do you want to be when you grow up?

What are you in now and what do you want to get into? Obviously everyone wants to run a fund or something; looking to hear more near-term pivots to other niches

Curious to hear what everyone is aiming for, and if answers would be consistent. Grass always seems greener; wonder how often it actually is the case

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