What can you do to "prove" your interest in VC?

What can you do to "prove" your interest in VC, in a career change stand point?
When I say "prove" I mean a line on your resume. For example, you can take CFA level 1 exam if you're interested in AM or HF.

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Okay, that's an idea. Do you think small investments via crowd funding sites would do? or should you go about investing at least $100K or more on actual companies like the angels?

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Network with existing VCs and become proficient in a relevant industry theme. In your networking, you can talk about the work you are doing in the given theme and turf up a few early stage names that are worthwhile for the VC to look at. Giving relevant leads will allow you to stand out from the crowd and show that you have a network of and rapport with entrepreneurs.

 

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