Is there a path forward in VC for someone who’s not a people person and neurodivergent?

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Start a company, achieve a successful exit, and then yes… but other than that, it’s inherently a field focused on relationship building. Being introverted, you’d need to have crazy financial analysis/valuation skills or a demonstrated knack for identifying successful startups.

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likely not, but too hard to say without knowing the person better. also if you’ve got an in, or its the persons own family office, then sure

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