Marine veteran Eric Shu shares his journey from artillery officer to venture capitalist in this insightful episode. Discover: * Eric's career evolution from Marine Corps artillery officer to MBA graduate, and his transition into the world of venture capital * Insights into the venture capital industry, including how VCs evaluate startups and make investment decisions * How military skills like adaptability, leadership, and strategic thinking translate to success in the tech investment world * The day-to-day realities of working as a VC, including sourcing deals and supporting portfolio companies * Advice for veterans interested in tech careers or entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of hands-on experience and continuous learning Whether you're a transitioning service member, aspiring entrepreneur, or curious about venture capital, this episode offers valuable insights into succeeding in the fast-paced world of tech investment and startup ecosystems. GUEST INFO: * Eric Shu LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericshu/] * Access Venture Partners [https://accessvp.com/] * Pitch and Run Colorado (Luma) [https://lu.ma/pitchandrunco] * Pitch and Run Colorado (Instagram) [https://www.instagram.com/pitchandrunCO/] EPISODE LINKS: * The Power Law (Book about Venture Capital) [https://www.amazon.com/Power-Law-Venture-Capital-Making/dp/052555999X] * Acquired Podcast [https://www.acquired.fm/] * Marine Innovation Unit [https://www.marforres.marines.mil/MIU/] * Defense Innovation Unit [https://www.diu.mil/] * Teach for America [https://www.teachforamerica.org/] PODCAST INFO: * Podcast website: https://www.fallintotech.com/ [http://fallintotech.com/] * Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@fallintotech] * Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fall-in-to-tech/id1631643312] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2JAlnHgtFMbZHanlFm2CBX?_ga=2.40939426.1021165515.1696653077-1197329399.1694565571] * Zencastr [https://zencastr.com/Fall-Into-Tech] SOCIAL MEDIA: * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@fall_in_vets] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fallintotech/] * X [https://x.com/fallintotech] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/fall-in/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/fallin.today/] HOST INFO: * Jameel LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cutiepatootie/] * Michael LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodriguez-michael/]