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Just had a conversation w/ a fellow student interested in learning more about venture. Figured I’d share what I told her here, in a way more concise way.
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1. Learn the basics.
Listen to VC podcasts, read newsletters and blogs about the space, etc.
Some to start with:
- Podcasts: @twentyminutevc, Venture Stories ( @eriktorenberg)
- Newsletters / blogs: https://avc.com/ ( @fredwilson)
Listen to VC podcasts, read newsletters and blogs about the space, etc.
Some to start with:
- Podcasts: @twentyminutevc, Venture Stories ( @eriktorenberg)
- Newsletters / blogs: https://avc.com/ ( @fredwilson)
2. Expand your knowledge and network.
(1) Reach out to ppl in the venture industry who went to your school and / or worked at companies you’ve worked / interned at (BONUS: use your ".edu" email for increased response rate, if applicable).
(2) Get on Twitter.
(1) Reach out to ppl in the venture industry who went to your school and / or worked at companies you’ve worked / interned at (BONUS: use your ".edu" email for increased response rate, if applicable).
(2) Get on Twitter.
3. Have a learning-first approach in everything you do.
When you hop on the phone with someone, have a learning-first approach.
When you scroll Twitter, have a learning-first approach.
Realize that it is a long-term game and that you need strong patience and motivation.
When you hop on the phone with someone, have a learning-first approach.
When you scroll Twitter, have a learning-first approach.
Realize that it is a long-term game and that you need strong patience and motivation.
4. Differentiate yourself.
There are tons of ways to do this. Find a way(s) that works for you and hone in.
(For me, my curiosity to learn and @_TheTakeoff have been key differentiators)
There are tons of ways to do this. Find a way(s) that works for you and hone in.
(For me, my curiosity to learn and @_TheTakeoff have been key differentiators)
5. Create content.
Write blog posts, Tweet, start a newsletter, etc.
Start sharing your thoughts and opinions! DO NOT be afraid of being "wrong" or criticized about things you say (a learning-first mentality is key!).
Write blog posts, Tweet, start a newsletter, etc.
Start sharing your thoughts and opinions! DO NOT be afraid of being "wrong" or criticized about things you say (a learning-first mentality is key!).
6. Add value.
When chatting with firms, try to have 1-2 startups that you think may be good investments for the firm. Try to do a bit of diligence on these companies before the call for optimal value-add.
When chatting with firms, try to have 1-2 startups that you think may be good investments for the firm. Try to do a bit of diligence on these companies before the call for optimal value-add.
7. Realize that you don’t really know anything.
This comes back to #3 (having a learning-first approach). There is always so much more to learn and so many more ppl to meet in the industry.
Don’t stop learning! Always seek to become smarter and expand your network.
This comes back to #3 (having a learning-first approach). There is always so much more to learn and so many more ppl to meet in the industry.
Don’t stop learning! Always seek to become smarter and expand your network.
Hopefully this thread is helpful. If you have anything to add, plz plz comment below.
