What advice do you have for an M&A consultant looking to eventually get into venture capital? I graduated in May and just started my role so I don’t plan on exiting soon (not within next 2 years). But I’m looking to eventually work in VC and want any advice I can get. Can I exit directly or would I need to do something else before? Thanking about advice for things I can do now like networking, project work, industries, ect.

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Had a networking call with a VC last week. I’m in M&A consulting rn. Big takeaway from the convo was to get some startup experience. Your ability to pick the right startup to work for will foreshadow your ability to pick startups to invest in.

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Well said and intuitive. Thanks for a great insight!

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I’m not sure how much I should be asking for salary when interviewing. 5 YOE business analyst/requirements analyst on federal software dev projects. In the DC area, no MBA. I’m making less than <$80k right now, but glassdoor & payscale say the average for someone in my role is $84k? I feel like my peers with similar background are making lots more than that. I’ve been giving recruiters a range of $90k-100k but not sure if I’m selling myself short? Any insight is appreciated!

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I was told I got a job about a month ago, but there were some specifics to be figured out in terms of a start date. But again, it’s been a month and still no offer. I know a verbal offer isn’t a guarantee but my current job is a dead end and that was a way out(that I wanted). The recruiters been in touch with me every week but I’m seeing posts from others on LinkedIn for the same role/office saying they were hired etc. just venting 🥲Feeling super burned out from applying and interviewing.

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