Breaking into VC
Hi!!--Damn getting into VC requires determination huh
A bit about me:
Left my BB sell-side entry-level equities job as my health deteriorated to where that was my only option. Went to a non-target and studied finance. I got well (health-wise) and decided to start a company cuz why not...didn't have a job anyway! I called it an "experiment" and kept it small as I mostly just wanted to get back on my feet and see what it's like running a company. Long story short, learned a TON but I don't see this being what I dedicate the next decade to and I would rather go back to work (VC would be ideal) and keep the door open to start a company later on with all that I have learned. I am still running this small-but-barely-profitable business and it really is what I am relying on to pay bills at this point.
Questions:
1. Does this sound like a decent background to land a VC offer?
2. As for interviews, I am monitoring for job openings on blogs and applying to those, but not many fish are taking the bait. Any recommendations as to actually getting the interview? I don't have connections and the thought of cold emailing "just to chat" makes me cringe...I generally cold email people at the companies where I see openings politely letting them know I applied and I exist
3. For interviews, I mainly am trying to stay up to speed with current events, have a few cos ready to pitch, learn some on cap tables, and act like a decent human in interviews. LMK if you have suggestions on actually passing interviews. I got 1 so far but only just started trying ish
4. If any of you have advice or are in a similar boat feel free to PM me... happy to chat a bit about VC... on my mind a lot now
Breaking into VC definitely requires determination and persistence. Here are some insights based on the most helpful WSO content:
1. Background for Landing a VC Offer
2. Getting Interviews
3. Passing Interviews
4. Additional Advice
Feel free to reach out to others in the community for more personalized advice and support. Good luck on your journey into VC!
Sources: A Tale of 3 Offers: What should I consider?, Corporate Development: My Experiences and Background, Clarity on the Growth Equity Landscape, Get an edge on the competition - ask Vantage Point MBA your business school application questions, Seeking advice - Decade of experience in niche sector and laid off
I definitely can relate. I worked in IB (2 yrs) then at a HF (1 yr) before starting my own business. What type of response have you had with recruiting/networking in terms of your background? Now that I'm 3 years into my business, I'm looking to return to the workforce and feel drawn to the entrepreneurial aspects of VC. Advice on the best strategies to make this pivot are appreciated.
You are a few years ahead of me in terms of career. I haven't been applying for a long time, but weirdly enough some of the best VC funds that are small actually got back to me and I am starting to interview with them. The meh ones I didn't hear much from. It sounds like we are in similar boats
Would love to hear how things turn out. Best of luck!
Do you just ask chat GPT and post the responses?
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