How To Get A Job In Venture Capital (From a Former VC!)
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- čas přidán 26. 03. 2023
- This is the Step-by-Step process I would use if I were trying to break into Venture Capital without any prior connections. If you follow these steps, you will be fully equipped to grind you way into a position at a top VC firm!!! Especially if you actually watch the whole video ;)
In this video, I share my own experience, as well as exactly what steps to take when it comes to breaking into VC without any connections.
Specifically, I go through:
- Why Venture Capital investing is such a great job
- How to establish credibility within a certain market sector
- How to cold email a VC
- What VC's ACTUALLY care about
- And How to catalyze a full time position
Whether you're just starting out or looking to make a career change, these are all the tools you'll need to land your dream job at a top VC firm!
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Thank you Jacob!!! Let me know what other topics I should cover!
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Watched a few of your videos, really informative straight to the point style. At no point did i feel like there was any fluff in the video, punchy entertaining videos. What a goldmine, keep up the fresh work!!!
Damn - thank you for such kind and supportive words! I’ll keep endeavoring to make videos for you that are that punchy, valuable and entertaining!
Crushed it again Jay! I swear this video was made for me. This is exactly the approach I’ve been trying to take to get into the industry or at least make some amazing connections.
Thanks for the continued support Cameron!! Your kinds words mean a lot!
bro, I appreciate this video so much! Love your cool, energising, extroverted vibe. I thought, that only real math nerds can be VCs - that was my impression when looking at all the VC videos out there on youtube
Wow this was extremely informative-even showing a template how to write your cold outreach. I’m interviewing for a internship at the top vc firm in my college town. Doing all of this will definitely set me above the rest I really appreciate you making this.
Love this content John! As someone who is just starting out in VC and have the ultimate goal of founding myself you are a great inspiration!
Thank you so much Gustav!! Let me know if there are more topics you want me to talk about!
@@jayhoovywould love to hear more about contrasts from being a founder vs working for a top tier firm like Goldman - here I think you have a very unique perspective having been successful in both. Many people in this space are usually one or the other!
Great to see you back Jay. You are an inspiration bro.
Thank you so much Eekoh! Trying to share all my knowledge so you don't have to struggle as much as I did.
All I have to say is wow. The fact that you’re able to provide insights on how things are ran within a startup through the eyes of a founder is amazing. How many people can actually provide this type of perspective?
Awwww thank you Mathew! I hope I can keep providing value to you. See you in the next video!
This content was super amazing. I loved this video. I own a small business in a specific industry, and I wasn’t watching with the intent to get a job. However, one day I want to go into larger and broader markets in my field. The idea of becoming an expert blew my mind! I never thought that the way would be to share with the world how much I know! Thanks for all your help!!
Thank you for the support Goalz!!! What industry is your business in? Maybe I'll make a video about it ;)
I worked for some time in corporate finance advisory and based on my experience I think that is a good strategy to get into a venture capital firm for people that as you already said do not already have that track record with top prior jobs or business schools. I watched the video not to get into VC but because I saw some other videos from you and liked your positive energy combined with a finance background :-)
Awww I appreciate it Richard! Regardless of what you want to do, I hope to convince you to pursue your dreams!
This is another amazing video, thanks John ❤
Great video Jay! Love that this video on how to build "street cred" to attract VCs is also helping you build "street cred" and attract VCs for your startup. Told us what to do, while doing it lol
Hehe - I’m all about win-wins!!! Thanks for supporting the channel Robin!
Killin it with these YT vids man!!
Thank you Sho!!! Your support is much appreciated🙏
Your personality is infectiously optimistic. I like it, subscribed
Awww thank u! Always wanted to get support from one of my favorite cleaning supplies haha
Great insight Jay. As a freshmen in college looking to start a career in finance, this is good knowledge that I will take with me. Keep coming out with these videos as you clearly have the experience and willingness to talk about these prestigious jobs.
Excited to see what you accomplish Jordan! Appreciate the kind words!
I'm eating while watching this. Very informative, thanks Jay!
Cheers to eating while youtubin haha! Thanks Brandon!
Thanks so much for the advice! This is truly helpful !
I love the quality content! I'm sure this is going to be a pretty good channel
Thank you Aditya that means a lot!!🙌
Amazing content! Would be really interesting to see how you as a vc approach founders for intro calls and how you analyze founders :)
You’re amazing, love the cinematography too
Thank you so much!! That means a lot🙌
Damn I'm kind of shocked you don't have more followers on youtube. Wish this type of info existed and was shared this freely when I was in college
This video is one jewel after the other 👏👏👏
Ur a jewel too 🥲 thanks for the kind support haha!
Hey Jay, thanks for the informative video. I am going to start building my street cred, but I am unsure what sector I am really passionate about and is also a bit worried about "AI and Fintech" being too crowded. I would like to know how do you come to the conclusion that "Creator Economy" is the sector you are passionate about?
Dude your content is absolutely great: the draw, the production, the personality-everything. I personally discovered your channel though your video on Goldman Sachs; while it makes sense why the algorithm recommended it to me, it was the sense (manufactured or not) even from the thumbnail that I was getting a window into your life that was a bit more genuine than the talking heads format. Keep up the great work!
🥺🥺🥺 thank you Alec, hanging up ur comment in my room for whenever I need motivation to make more content. So glad to know I can help + entertain. Appreciate the support and kind words so much!!
Great video boss!
dam mate VC sounds kind of cool !
But I strangely think that Private Equity sounds better x)
Great vidéo man!
Nice! Especially the do your research on those industries
Content is 🔥🔥
Great video, John!
Next video is gonna be even better thanks to you ;)
Great video. I am a HS senior currently choosing universities and my top 2 are Indiana (Kelley) and Cal Poly (Orfalea). I’m interested in VC, but would much rather go to Cal Poly than Indiana. Do you think I should choose the better business school or is the difference in education not as much a factor in the professional world?
Great video!!!
Thank you Andrew!!! Any specific kind of content you'd want me to cover?
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you Erik!!! Any specific kind of content you'd want me to cover?
Hey John, do you have a template for the market map?
Dude absolutely crushed this video. I was expecting a cut n dry “get at least a 4 yr degree and network your ass off” type vid. There is hope for me loll
Always hope for us Trevin! Just work hard, keep at it, never give up - and we’ll eventually ride off into the sunset!
Do you have a video on being a good VC assistant? Like professional norms or whatever, I need some help with what to say to clients what not to say to clients, to include everyone in on deal flow etc... some really basic day to day interaction kind of stuff. what are the intentions, what do we leave out (internal conversations) etc.
Amazing content.
Hey Jay, how do you juggle between your full-time job as a VC and your content creator business (YT, LinkedIn, and other socials)
where's is your sweater from?
My dads startup (now exited) was a norwest portco
Do you have a template for a market map? Great video brother! I wish I could sub twice!
Super valuable content and insight! Also love how you incorporate a story-like video structure (whilst collecting and eating your dinner).
I am currently starting an online tutoring business, would love to hear your thoughts and tips on learning the skill to: Scale up sustainably and ‘the ideal pitch’ 🙏🙏
So glad to hear you’re enjoying it! Thank you for the suggestion Michael - will make sure to film a video with my investors teaching people about the perfect investor pitch! Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss it!!
This Gold! My lord, where have you been?! 😂
appreciate you Tushar! I'm here now! :)
first! useful!
Haha nice! Thank you Evan!
I get the sense that being a VC esp partner track is really more realistic or valuable once you have operating experience or actual advice you can offer sitting on boards as a VC.
Is that one reason you decided to do your own thing for now? Would you return to VC down the road in your career?
Having actual operating experience can definitely be helpful, but tons of career VCs / investors who are successful and helpful without it through pattern recognition.
I left bc I personally wanted to build something myself! Likely won’t ever return to full time VC, but I enjoy angel investing every now and then
@@jayhoovy syndicates or you come across dealflow from your network?
Can someone recommend top courses that can help me understand all aspects of the VC role?
agreed Jay your finda blow and taking away alot from this specially market map
Hehe - appreciate the support king
Entering my junior year of undergrad but I know this is the career I want to end up in
Interesting content.
Why did you leave VC then? Is it just because you want to do startup yourself?
Maybe topic for another interesting video....
Yes! It was a wonderful job, I just knew that for myself, I’d find the most meaning in trying to start my own thing! And I appreciate the video ideas - keep ‘em coming!!!
Got a market map template?
Anyone know how many hours do VC associates usually work?
Just read this same information in a book which I just completed 2 days ago
This is such good advice it should be private tbh. Thoughts on VC as a career in the current macro?
Still a great career, especially on a long term horizon
Do you work at a WeWork office?
My only question about this is - isn't the level of analysis expected by the people at VC firms extremely sophisticated/complicated, oftentimes way above what most people are capable of digesting or producing without prior training (e.g., former IB, consultant, corporate experience)? What I see amongst most creators are very basic and first level insights, which is way simpler than those observed in the reports published by VC firms.
Mmm depth of analysis depends on the stage of firm (seed stage is very little "analysis" and more so market / team diligence, growth stage can get very complex). The only way to start getting exposure to very in-depth analysis and even be in the in-crowd to learn though starts with you starting your own analysis and then getting involved in the industry so insiders even get you the reps to get good at the sophisticated analysis!
Came from the TikTok video, super insightful content… Making me want to leave my startup and go work for a VC in sf 😂
Hahaha! Well maybe it can be a new job you start to think about over time? You can also angel invest on the side given your startup experience!
Ok cool..how do i invest in your channel because its about to hit that “hypergrowth”
Wtf how is this dude so good 😂😂
Appreciate it Bhavanshu 🫡
@@jayhoovy then more videos that are shot like this
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What are some other good industry’s other than ai, and crypto?
Payments, Creator Economy, Climate tech!
I hate how positive this guy is
same
@@jayhoovy jesus
Now John gets to make even more money for VCs by building a $B company.
bro face looks like fire god liu kang
..and DASH!
To be honest I don't know if this is me connecting dots randomly, but I mostly gained from watching the way he ate, opened, poured his food while explaining the steps. All I'm saying
Lol 🥣
What are you doing now that you’ve left? Is this channel the focus now?
Absolutely love your channel btw
I'm building a startup called Stan Store that has a mission of empowering any Creator to make a living working for themself!
@@jayhoovy that's powerful. Let me know if you need a stock trader for whatever reason lol
Interesting take. I disagree. Consuming content on a topic does not make you an expert. Actually executing on a start-up within the given space will provide genuine hands-on expertise. The best Founders want VCs with real operational experience. The best VCs, often those who get to Partner fastest, typically have this attribute. Personal brand and network are always important, but strong operational experience is your best bet to get into VC. Plus, you will be a better VC for it in the long run.
That’s a super valid take SuperKillaki! The nuance here is that this advice is geared towards folks who want to break into VC as soon as possible! Getting operational experience first definitely helps, but there are plenty of top VCs who haven’t operated before like Pat Grady, Aileen Lee and Harry Stebbings (best example of someone who’s used this content method).
With that being said, if you want to put in the years of hard work operating at a startup etc before getting into VC, it’ll definitely give you more experience!
I’m just saying that if you want to go the direct route there’s now a much faster way :)
@@jayhoovy Fair - those are good examples, but to some extent also outliers. In this case I don't think faster is better. Interested to know the % of Associates that go on to make Partner vs. outside hires at the top firms. Either way, good on you for the content and I hope the channel goes well :)
most vcs don't really make money especially juniors
I'm here!
Welcome!!!