VC and Early Stage Investing

How do you go about finding a new job in the VC space? It seems that it is much easier to use connections than just apply, but I have also gotten lucky with getting through resume screeners. Is there … more

What are the best ways to connect with syndicate angel groups that invest in AI-driven retail tech startups?

Is venture deals by Brad Feld overrated?

What are the best days to keep track of to see market conditions? I know that paying attention to the Federal Reserve and quarterly ends is important as they dictate a lot about future trends. Are the… more

There are space mining companies and other companies aiming to reach the stars, but is it viable? I think that it will take 50+ years to see anything, though. Does anyone have any more info about the … more

What do you do with your computer after work hours? To get away from work, I close it and keep it out of reach but have apps on my phone. Does anyone have different methods to separate work and life?

How often do you think it is "acceptable" to leave a job after? Not in case of the nightmare leave after a day or a week or extenuating circumstances but if you were hiring someone and had t… more

When working, we all deal with conflicting personalities. What has been most successful for you in accommodating or dealing with coworkers that give you a hard time? I have found that negotiating win-… more

What do you consider to be the most vulnerable industries to changing market conditions and which ones have the most opportunities? I would think that healthcare has some potential on both sides but a… more

Well, that’s it.

I’m taking the plunge. I’m quitting my investor job and am becoming a founder, AMA

If you could go back to the beginning of your investing career, what would you say to yourself as advice? Are there things that worked well or things that you would change? I would adjust how I reach … more

How do you feel your work ethic changes throughout the year? Is there a change that occurs due to the changes in seasons or are you somewhat consistent in how much you are doing? For me I see a big dr… more

How often do you get people reaching out to you to network and do you enjoy it? I have found that impromptu meetings have been beneficial in finding new opportunities. What are your thoughts or experi… more

Is VC lab Ventures Institute worth it or would anyone know of a good breaking into VC program

Does work ever impact your diet and/or your quality of food? For me traveling makes me eat really poorly or I forget meals but I have been trying to get better. What are some ways that you have implem… more

What are some of the most common scams in the VC industry? My mind would go towards giving funding to ideas that are so outlandish that they would never succeed but hoping to hear some other things th… more

What are the best tools you currently use in your daily work? For me, Excel is powerful, but what are some of the other underrated tools you use that might be worth investigating or picking up?

What has been your favorite project or program to work on, and what made it that? For me, I directly helped hundreds of consumers make their healthcare data more accessible and secure. How about you?

If you were in charge of bringing office attendance up without having to force people into the office, what would you need in order to go in at least 2 or 3 times a week? For me I would need meals/sna… more

Does anyone know anything about Bain capital ventures? Wlb? Culture? Performance? Chances of recruiting from mbb? Thanks!

Based on your experience, what tends to look more favorable: Higher degrees of education or results from work? I would assume that unless the work results are very impressive/impactful, that companies… more

China just announced over $130 billion in government-backed funding for technology startups. How effective is getting funding from a government entity vs a private firm/group? I would think there woul… more

Do you feel pressured when people in your company are leaving to other jobs to leave yourself? I have seen quite a few people that started with me leave and it's making me worry about the status o… more

What are the best soft skills to learn for a career in VC or Early Stage Investing? I would think knowing how to read financial statements, communication, and negotiating but what are some things that… more

If you were able to prevent layoffs by taking a salary hit, would you be willing to do so? I would say it depends on the amount reduced but would be open to it. Any thoughts?

What has been the best VC deal to ever happen in terms of being most profitable/beneficial? I would think it would be in the drug market but was wondering if anyone had any opinions on what they think… more

What is the best business type to incorporate as when starting a new business that has a lot of customers but not a lot of employees? I was thinking a sole proprietorship but due to the potential liab… more

How many alternate streams of income would you consider as a really good spot to be in both personally and as a business? I am targeting 5 different avenues (Salary/Revenue, investment dividends, bank… more

If you could characterize your work on average as a song, or what you think it would be overall, what would it be? For me, it's "A Night on Bald Mountain" on constant repeat... What othe… more

If there was a better forum to connect with VC firms and find open jobs, would you use it? It seems like there is a lot of information that can be made much more widely available for not very much cos… more

Trying to break into IB/PE. Currently a finance director 8 yoe finance/analytics.

Any one willing to refer to a Boston based investment bank or PE shop.

Degrees
BS finance
MSBA

I’ve worked on a few M&… more

What hobbies do you partake in to get your mind off of work? For me it is going to areas where there is no cell service and just taking in the surroundings while fishing. How about yall?

How often do you see your firm hiring and what do you usually look for in hiring candidates with 5-7 years of experience? For what I have currently seen there is not really formal processes but gettin… more

Do you think that VC work is better in person or can be done remotely? I’d think that the in person aspect is better for creating relationships and getting deals done but wanted to see what others thi… more

Can anyone give insight on the Venture Institute or have suggestions for similar peogema for breaking into VC

What is the "end game" of VC? When one firm owns the entire market or the government cracks down on the few firms that exist? Or is there another way of defining it?

What is the most interesting idea that you have ever heard of? For me it's an automated system to plan entire trips for vacations. What about yall?

As someone trying to pivot from consulting into VC, what can I expect during hiring interviews? How do you recommend I prep?

Are clubs and other perks from airlines while at the airport worth it? I am trying to see if it is worth some of the exec deals that they have for my team. It seems like a positive thing for morale bu… more

If you are asked, what do you do for a living, what do you tell them? For me I say I look at excel sheets all day and listen to meetings where I do not have any need to be in. What do yall say?