Tuesday, March 18 - "How Do I Get Into VC?"

Happy Tuesday!

Here’s what’s on the job description for today:

1. New roles from a dominant global financial institution.

2. Today’s Question: “I have some startup experience and want to move into VC. How can I best make that move?”

IN HIRING

Broadridge

• A powerhouse in tech and finance, Broadridge does many things for many giant companies. It’s a must-see for anyone interested in the combinations of finance and technology going forward.

• Over 250 jobs are available with many technical and non-technical roles depending on your interest.

• Here are a few of the most interesting roles available

  • Implementation Manager - Click here for full details

  • Senior Product Manager - Click here for full details

  • Senior Project Manager - Click here for full details

Click here for the company’s career page

TODAY’S QUESTION

Today’s Question: “I have some startup experience and want to move into VC. How can I best make that move?”

Recommendation: venture capital is a wildly interesting industry for many who have an interest in startups, investing, or entrepreneurship. Here’s how I’d consider making the move:

• First, take a look at the options available to you. Most VCs focus on a narrow group of industries, size, location, or some other specific characteristic. If you have investing or startup experience, find ones that would be relevant.

• Second, because this is an interesting industry, competition can be hectic.

  • Networking can be challenging but start where you would in any other job search and try to find people with similar backgrounds to you who might be open to talking. Consider school, country of origin, similar past companies etc.

  • I find specific with VC is that people want you to send them investment ideas or opportunities with applications or connection requests. Find a process that you can use to put this information together and spend some time doing it in your niche so you can improve your chances of converting reach outs into conversations and referrals.

• Finally, depending on how difficult you find the initial interactions, consider a 1-3 year plan to get into VC.

  • What experience could you get that would make the transition easier?

  • Can you start something yourself to improve your skills and get more involved or do you need to work somewhere relevant first. Try to validate whether these ideas are correct before jumping in.

Conclusion:

Getting into VC is challenging but with the right plan and consistent work, it’s completely possible. Whichever path you take, try to enjoy the journey!