Do I need to work at a tech-focused firm to make an exit to a large tech company? I work at a firm that is nationally reputable (V20 if it matters), but isn’t one of the tech-y SV firms. I’m wondering whether this could hinder my ability to land in-house interviews at large tech companies in the future and/or market myself appropriately.

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Do you need to? No. But it always makes it a lot easier when you know the client (and/or their competitors), they know you, they like you, you’re already doing the kind of work they want you to do in-house etc. If in-house in big tech is your goal (which is a great goal imo) then I’d be trying to switch firms.

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What is your practice area?

M&A

For large tech companies you should be okay if you still plan on doing M&A. Google M&A for example had a bunch of ex-Cleary folks.

Harder since you’re competing with all the folks with ECVC or public company general corporate experience, but not impossible.

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