Question for those in Capital Markets - IS/D&E

I’m going to be graduating next year and will begin the interview process soon. Many recommend starting out in investment sales or d&e placement which is a great career. But could be used to pivot into the ownership side. I’m 50/50 if I would want to stay in brokerage. If I end up wanting to be on the ownership side with an active team(whether acquisitions or development), am I better off starting as a capital markets analyst at large shop or getting in anywhere I can (family office, etc) on the ownership side even if it’s not the most active firm.