Unhappy w/ IB I'll be going to FT 2027 -- Grad School?

I'll be going to a boutique with not much prestige. I'm pretty bearish on IB in general with AI and stuff, but scared of sacrificing a good opportunity. End goal is to work VC/GE or startup.

Not sure if grad school will even unlock better IB opportunities. Might put me behind the curve if anything??

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