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