Assuming non-traditional background, how much easier would it be to get into VC from Stanford vs. HBS?

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VC recruiting in general is pretty tough because it's so one-off and requires a lot of networking. For that reason, GSB is much better than HBS, because of its proximity to the Bay Area (thus allowing the school's alumni base to build up critical mass)

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I think Stanford would be a bit easier because of it’s location?

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