Getting into PE, VC out of Stanford
I'll be a Management Science and Engineering Major at Stanford starting this fall. I'm interested in the combo between tech and finance. I am not really the entrepreneurial-type person that would make my own startup (which people say is the best way to get into VC) nor am I someone who enjoys programming for a living, but more so someone that could research/invest in startups or be like a Product Manager.
With that said, couple quick questions:
a. Are there any clubs/organizations that I should get involved in and/or courses to take that would increase opportunity to get into VC or some tech + finance type career opportunity?
b. Are there VC firms that offer undergrad internships and hire analysts out of undergrad? If not, is there any way to get a position out of undergrad in VC (without having a startup)?
c. For getting into PE, I'd assume I'd get an IB internship for 2nd (maybe 3rd) year or PE internship for 3rd year and hopefully get a full time offer. Would that be correct?
Thank you for your help.
Essentially, your post reduces to something like, "What do I need to do to break into VC/PE after undergrad?"
As this question has been asked and answered literally hundreds of times on this site, I'd suggest you use the search function. There's a reasonable chance that this is the most asked question on this site.
Aside from that, join whatever clubs you enjoy. No one gives a shit about the clubs you join in college. Your life isn't meant to be one big resume-building exercise. If the only reason you spend your time on something in college is to get a job that you think you might like at some point in the future, I think you're going to be wildly depressed by the way the world works. At some point, your expectations are going to outstrip reality, and that differential normally results in some sort of depression.
Maybe just focus on getting good grades and having a good time for a couple of years? It will make you far more interesting. Also, if you don't like coding and you're not entrepreneurial, why the hell do you think you'll enjoy VC? That seems insane to me.
Brotherbear is right.
Regardless, any Investment Club, Finance Club, or Entrepreneurial / Tech Club is ideal. Regarding your resume, firms don't care if you're in the club, you need to have an actual management/executive position. Really it's a helpful way to learn some skills and make like-minded friends along the way.
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