Coffee w/ VC Associate

Hi all. I cold emailed a post-MBA Associate at a $2Bn life sciences fund to ask for a HR contact, and she wants to chat directly in person. I'm not sure what to expect - any thoughts from those who have been on either side of the table?

It's something I'm very interested in, and I don't want to go in unprepared.

Thanks in advance - really appreciate it.

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I did something similar and had on a navy suit but took off the tie before I left my office. He wore a designer sweater over a button down, designer jeans, and a modern watch.

I'm not sure if any of it mattered, hah

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