What does transitioning from entrepreneurship > top VC fund look like? Seems like they usually come in at the partner level, but what kind of background would they need? Would say a 7-figure exit mean much? Low 8-figure?

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That’ll be enough to get them on the phone. Probably won’t get you considered for a partner level role unless there are other extraordinary things in your background. Could be enough to get your foot in the door at a more junior level (which may or may not be worth it to you depending on your goals). Most Partners I’ve seen at top VCs that come from entrepreneurship have typically had 9+ figure exits. Although never hurts to shoot your shot.

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I definitely think so. Happy to connect and congrats on the exit btw!

In my opinion, with a low 8 figure exit you’re not going to get looks from TOP VCs like sequoia, lightspeed, tribe, etc but possibly a16z.

You would need to sell for hundreds of millions, be early at a well known unicorn, Gs TMT banking, or have started your own shop previously. Tbh, any of us that are on this app likely won’t ever get into a “good brand name VC fund” as partner

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