Failed VC recruiting, what do I do next?

I’m a sophomore undergrad at a top public school that just went through the wringer with VC/Growth recruiting.

Had 2 final rounds at top GE firms and got negged from both and that was all I had left in the pipeline.

Obviously it’s too late to recruit IB, consulting doesn’t interest me, and I feel as though there is no hope for VC/GE. I’m considering trying to pivot to product management, but I just feel lost and hopeless because I really wanted to work in VC/GE.

Would really appreciate any advice beyond “you will find something” or “be proud you got interviews in the first place”

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