Making decision not to exit to PE/VC pre MBA from strategy consulting and instead jumping to a high growth startup in a senior level strategy position. I’m thinking with a top MBA I at least have a chance of interning in VC or Growth Equity and potentially securing a full-time role that way. Does that seem at all feasible? Was just curious to get some thoughts. Thanks in advance!

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