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After spending almost two years networking with VC Partners and Associates, the advice generally aligns with the following three points which are not necessarily mutually exclusive:
1- Startup Experience in a Senior Role at an early stage startup with VC backing (Series A/Series B)
2- MBA from a Top School
3- Better brand than Deloitte, either MBB or Product Manager Role at a top Tech Company
Given my age, I have to be very careful about the next move and the next move has to maximize my chances of breaking into VC.
Which path is a better setup for VC:
D-> MBA-> MBB-> VC
D-> Google-> VC direct, or MBA-> VC
I’ve tried D-> VC and this hasn’t worked. I also only got chances from under $50-60M in AUM funds in secondary markets (think SE) with ~35% paycut from what I make at D. Ideally would like to position myself for a reputable fund with a good track record of investments
FWIW, I’m a PM and I don’t get approached for VC. I’m not trying to get in, but I don’t get approached either. Also located outside of Bay Area
G1. Did you work in consulting before? Could you please share some advice on breaking into a PM role at Google?