Existencial Crisis

Hey everyone, I'm a freshman economics student at one of the top universities there in the course. I already know that I want to be a tech Venture Capitalist, but I don't know the best way to do it, can ya'll give me some advice? Here are the main paths I thought of: - Finish the economics degree, go into private equity then start at Venture Capital as an associate later on - Finish the economics degree, but go to Investment banking, then switch to VC after - Finish the degree, and go straight into VC as an analyst - Switch to a business degree, and then do any of the first 3 - Switch to a Computer engineering degree and do any of the first 3 - Switch to a Computer engineering degree and try to start a startup

Keep in mind: I live in Brazil, where barely are any relevant funds or startups (there hasn't been a single IPO for the last 4 years, for example), so I want to probably go work in the US, especially in a big fund, such as sequoia. Also, I really want to get some good compensation early on, so that's something keeping me from deciding to do VC from the start. Help pls, I need some orientation

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