Non-Target Undergrad -> VC, delusional or obtainable?

Title tells the story, freshman @ non-target east coast state school, involved in 2 rlly good finance orgs on campus with good positions in both already. How delusional would it be to attempt recruiting for VC as opposed to the traditional IB exit route? Do not have much startup experience myself but know a lot of people in the scene.

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