Breaking into VC from Software Sales?
Hey all,
Overview of my situation: - Graduated in 2018 from a top school with a technical degree - Since graduation, I have spent 4 years in software sales and 1 year at an unsuccessful startup I founded.
I am interested in breaking into venture capital.
I've applied to 3 M7 MBA programs but have been rejected from 2 of them. Waiting to hear back from the 3rd.
Given my non-traditional background, is breaking into VC at all realistic?
would look into the in-house GTM teams for VC firms. might be a good start
Thanks
VC/Growth funds like Emergence value SaaS sales experience for investor roles so I’d start with finding VC funds that have historically hired people with a similar background. At the growth and PE side, it’s more than likely that recruiters would bucket you as a BD professional so make sure you’re reaching out to funds at the earlier stage and the right role that you’re interested in.
Thanks. This gives me a good idea of where to look
Bumping this! I’m in the same position as OP, would love to get into IB/PE/VC anyway I can! Appreciate the tips!
I thought software sales was the gloryland! That's what TikTok told me.
TikTok lied
Why are you leaving software sales?
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