Now that we have covered what VCs actually do and how firms make money, the next step is landing the coveted interview. In the third episode of the ‘Breaking into VC’ series, Kathryn and Anjum talk about how to articulate an interest in VC and how to stand out as a thoughtful and opinionated applicant. They also discuss VC recruitment channels, leveraging your network, and the dos and don'ts of coffee chats.
2:45 - 4:10: What are the different roles at a VC firm?
4:15 - 7:00: What is a typical VC background?
7:15 - 13:30: How to articulate interest in VC
13:30 - 15:30: How does your skill set position you for a role in VC?
15:30 - 20:30: How to educate yourself about VC
20:30 - 27:40: How to differentiate yourself
28:30 - 33:20: Next steps and VC recruitment channels
33:20 - 52:15: Coffee chats, networking, and follow ups
52:15 - 55:00: Key takeaways
