Venture Capitalist
The venture capital funds make money by investing in companies that generally have a specific experience or business model in the fast-emerging industries, such as biotechnology, IT, and Mobile Technology. Venture capitalists are experienced businessmen who help raise money and invest in early-stage, high potential ventures such as start-ups. In essence, risk capitalists take calculated risks and have chances whether or not a new business can succeed.
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KEY SKILLS
Significant amount of experience in the field
Ability to raise money
Ability to seek opportunities and potential
Good judgement
Strategic way of thinking
Communication
Ability to build stong networks and relationships with successful entrepreneurs
Observant and proactive
Supportive
Ability to strike good deals and close them
PROS
Opportunity of being at a high position
Respectable job
Flexible work schedule
Rewarding experience - help companies succeed
CONS
You have to work your way up
Niche career option - difficult to get into this industry
Switching jobs from one firm to another can be complex
Difficult to maintain portfolio
OPPORTUNITY TYPES
GOT WHAT IT TAKES?
Venture Capital Analysts
Venture Capital Associates
Venture Capital Investor
Venture Capital Risk Managers
Interpersonal skills
Good with building connections
Excellent observational skills
Good negotiating skills
Helpful and supportive
KEY OPPORTUNITIES
Books
Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist
Secrets of Sand Hill Road: Venture Capital and How to Get It
The Lean Startup: How Constant Innovation Creates Radically Successful Businesses
Measure What Matters: OKRs: The Simple Idea that Drives 10x Growth