Experience working within the Micro-PE Ecosystem (Search Funds, SMBs, and HoldCos) and venture (as a venture scout) -- Wondering how I can monetize these skills and create a business / agency?

Basically title. 

I am a rising senior at a non-target, and I have been lucky to have a lot experience within venture, private equity, and the Micro-PE ecosystem (as defined in title) during my time in college through internships (paid and unpaid). 

Does anyone have experience running an agency / business that adds value to these businesses? I am looking for a means to brainstorm ideas and how I can monetize my skills. 

One thing I was thinking was making a fundraising consultancy, where I would charge a fee based on the amount fundraised (targeted towards emerging fund managers in venture or private equity / Micro-PE ecosystem). Other ideas include outsourced sales for software tech startups and niche job boards for operators of specific industries.

One thing I worry about is whether someone would take a college student serious in these roles (especially more client facing businesses like fundraising and outsourced tech sales).

Any thoughts or ideas would be helpful. Hopefully this thread attracts like-minded people. 

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