Is it possible to pivot from a hyper-growth startup into an investment role at a PE/VC?
Currently working as a strategy analyst at what LA’s best startup employer and the 42nd best startup employer in America according to Forbes. Along with a bunch of other responsibilities (including market research, competitor analysis, investor relations, and fundraising), I developed success metrics and KPI dashboards at the product and service level to track growth and fuel decision making.
With this background and a few other internships (government, law, finance) under my belt, what are the prospects of transitioning into a career in PE/VC?
It'll be much easier to pivot into VC than PE. I would first check out the VC funds which invested in your startup and see if you can slide in the back door. Also, take advantage of the startup's advisory board. There should be a couple of advisors that work at VC funds. Also, why not just stay at the startup if it's growing so quickly?
Thank u for the advice! It’s much appreciated.
It’s not that I’m planning on pivoting (or, more specifically, leaving this company) any time soon, it’s more so understanding my options. There are a lot of options, trying to navigate them all with imperfect career context is tough.
Eventually, I’d like to focus full time on my own business ventures and make money placements into compelling companies, but there may be some steps, mentorship, and skill acquisition, in-between where I am currently and the place I just described.
Some more context about me, I just turned 22 and I like entrepreneurship and investments. I dropped out of college, work at a scale-up, and own a real estate investment firm (My 5 employees originate single family and multi family deals for my list of investors).
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