PM to VC or IB to VC

Just wondering, is it easier to break into Venture Capital from a product management background or from an IB/PE (finance) background? Just wondering...Also, how is the pay at prestigious VC?

74 WSO Academy Venture Capital Session Reviews: 4.67/5

Class of '23 Oct 2026 Cohort

5.00/5

Venture Capital LinkedIn Review

“Had a great recap meeting on what the next actionable steps should be for me when deciding which route to take and where i should be focussing my time in order to achieve the best outcome. we have decided to reschedule the rest of the sesssion until I have a more certain picture on what I would like to do going forward. ”

Class of '28 Apr 2025 Cohort

4.70/5

Venture Capital Mock Interview

“"Sam was incredibly helpful during our mock interview session. Not only is he a genuinely nice person who creates a comfortable environment, but he also provided me with highly actionable feedback on my answers. When I prep by myself, I often find myself falling into rabbit holes and overcomplicating things without realizing that my approach might be wrong. Sam immediately recognized these pitfalls and pointed them out clearly. His direct guidance on how to structure my answers has given me a concrete path forward, helping me avoid spinning my wheels on inefficient preparation methods. I really appreciate his constructive criticism and look forward to implementing these changes immediately”

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