VC Interview Process

Exploring opportunities at a VC shop (Sequoia, IVP, NEA, Redpoint) for post banking associate roles. What are these interview processes like compared to PE? What are the best ways to prepare? Currently in tech banking group that normally sends analysts to MF buyout so not a ton of resources to leverage in house.

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