a VC firm reached out for an "intro call." Legit firm doing investments in the space I'm interested in (but not where I currently am in consulting). Does anyone know what to expect on such a call?

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I'd expect to talk about my past VC internship work, why I'm interested in the space, and I'll have some questions about where they're at in their next fundraising round (have 2 rounds under their belt) and if any position would be 2yr and out, but I'm at a loss as to what else I need to prepare for or ask about..

Can't give too much more context, but they've also said little on their end. So beyond the above, I'm not sure what else I should do to put my best foot forward. appreciate any thoughts!

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I might ask how investment decisions are made - some firms have collaborative decisions and others just have VPs vote before IC. What criteria is most important to them on a go/no go. Another question could be opportunities to advise on strategy post-investment or have a role to observe in board meetings. How much of the associate role is sourcing calls and what the typical sources tend to be.

I would ask all of these questions very tactfully if you don’t get a sense of their answers earlier - basically questions that would get at professional development opportunities on the long term vs cranking out cold calls to source and burning the midnight oil on investment models.

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thanks B1! really helpful. I have a week to prepare so should be in good shape.

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Also see what % of your time would be devoted to what (diligence/sourcing/transactions)

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