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Getting a job nowadays is less “career building” and more like a startup pitch ? I can speak for hiring for the VC industry - lots of examples in the slides attached below. A VC job interview is bizarrely similar to pitching to investors. And is exactly expected to be like a pitch deck of a startup (for the ideal candidate) 𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐞 - 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐕𝐂: 1. I was passionate about startups : - Ran a couple of them (Shut down & exited one), worked in a couple more - I was going to stick to the startup world no-matter what ! 2. Had good if not great success in my startups jobs - Numbers / successes to show. 3. My thoughts were very clear around HealthTech - I'd hit the ground running to identify potential investments in the sector. _________________________________ Closing a deal or landing a dream job, it all boils down to PITCHING WITH CLARITY, CONFIDENCE, AND CONVICTION. You’re not just a candidate; you’re THE investment that’s a guaranteed to pay off. I love these "Pitch" like moments ! #VentureCapital #Hiring #Jobs

Facing an important career decision? Consider applying the Venture Mindset! Our article “3 things VCs do that can help you land your dream job” has just been published by Fast Company. Both Alex Dang and I receive numerous calls from former students and colleagues seeking career advice. And of course, we are especially worried if someone has just lost their job. That’s unimaginable stress! How do we respond? We tell them it's time to think like a venture capitalist. Make smart bets, learn how to say no, and prioritize long-term growth over immediate gains. Remember: searching for a new job is not the same as doing your everyday tasks. You should think differently. This is not a time to aim for perfection by trying to land every single interview opportunity. Instead, it is the time to make many small bets and see which one might work. You have to switch your mindset from accepting every single offer or interview opportunity that hits your desk to saying no to job opportunities if they don’t fit your career track. Finally, it’s not about your monthly sales quota or a quarterly bonus anymore; the decision you are facing is way more strategic. Think long-term. What seems today like a bump on the career path could actually be just the beginning of something new and exciting.  For more, see the article - https://lnkd.in/gbN9xvG5  #stanford #stanfordgsb #venturecapital #startups #innovation #technology #venturemindset

Discover Exciting Career Opportunities in Startups Are you eager to dive into the dynamic world of startups but unsure where to begin? Our comprehensive guide on how to find startups to work for offers essential insights and practical steps to kickstart your journey. Exploring Startup Culture and Values Understand what makes startups unique, from their innovative culture to their flexible work environments. Discover how to align your values with those of prospective startups for a fulfilling career. Navigating Job Search Strategies Learn effective strategies to uncover hidden opportunities in the startup ecosystem. From leveraging networking platforms to attending industry events, discover how to tap into the startup job market. Crafting a Standout Application Master the art of crafting resumes and cover letters that resonate with startup recruiters. Highlight your entrepreneurial spirit, adaptability, and passion for innovation to stand out from the crowd. Preparing for Interviews Equip yourself with tips on how to ace startup interviews. Understand the types of questions often asked and learn how to showcase your potential impact on a startup's growth trajectory. Securing Your Dream Startup Job Finally, gain insights into negotiating offers and making informed decisions. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the workforce, this guide equips you with the knowledge to find and thrive in your ideal startup role. you can visit our blog site to learn more about it: https://agileseen.com/ watch our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@agileseen #startupjobs #findastartup #startuplife #joinastartup #workforastartup #StartupJobs #FindYourStartup #JoinStartups #CareerInStartups #StartupHiring #StartupCareer

Should you go into VC straight out of undergrad? Here’s my take 👇 For early stage investing, I think you can learn everything you need to on the job so no prior experience is absolutely necessary, though it could be helpful. So from the pure day to day tasks perspective, I think you should be fine right out of school. However, I think there are two major things that put you at a disadvantage with no prior work experience: 1. You don’t have a robust network, you’re starting from scratch. 2. You haven’t learned how to be a full time worker in the workforce. For 1. VC is all about networks. In order to see the best deals, to diligence companies, to help portcos and so much more, you need a robust network. Often times, the best VCs have the best networks. Out of undergrad, you’re starting from zero so the ramp will be harder. For 2. Often times working at a VC firm is like working at a startup esp at the early stages. As someone learning how to navigate the workforce for the first time, it’s helpful to have more structure to your days w clear tasks to complete. VC is often more autonomous & self starting than that. Going from undergrad straight into VC, you can lose the opportunity to adjust to being a full time employee in a structured setting. So my overall sentiment on undergrad to VC is you can do it, but there are advantages and disadvantages to doing so. Generally you’d probably benefit from getting other work experiences under your belt before jumping into this world. This is just my opinion though. Open to all discussion! #venturecapital #startup #founder #hiring #recruiting

Why should you send your CV to a Partner at a Venture Capital firm? 1. Deep understanding of the startup: The VC knows the startup very closely. Sometimes, one of the partners sits on the company’s board and has a deep understanding of the company's needs, challenges, organizational culture, and key players. Thus, the VC or partner can match you exactly to a position that suits both you and the company. 2. Extended reach: A VC does not work with just one company but with a portfolio of companies. This means your CV can reach a large number of recruiting teams in potential companies, including those you might not have thought of on your own. 3. Interest in the company's success: The VC, and especially the partner leading the investment, has a clear interest in the company's success. One way to ensure this is by recruiting excellent employees. Therefore, the VC and its partners have an interest in finding the most suitable candidate for a specific position who can contribute to the company's success. 4. Opportunities from scratch: If one of the VC's partners sees you as a candidate with significant value to a particular company, a new job opportunity may arise that did not exist because the founders did not look to fill this position until the next board meeting or the monthly investor call. https://lnkd.in/dM6zKmQM

20 must-know questions you'll be asked in VC interviews ✍ Let's get into it! ABOUT ME 1) Why do you want to work in venture capital? Why right now? 2) Where do you want to be in five years? 3) What are some of your biggest strengths & most significant challenges? - Strengths - Weaknesses 4) Why VC and not a startup or launch your own company? 5) During your time in your previous role, what were you responsible for? 6) What did you like / not like about it? 7) Tell us something we don’t know from your resume? VC & STARTUP MARKET 1) What are some key trends in venture right now? - Investing Activity - Exits - VC Fundraising 2) What’s your favorite startup(s) right now?  - Description - Problem - Solution - Why it's important - Founders - Firm Fit (stage, geography, industry) 3) What sectors are attractive to you? 4) What’s a company or market you think is overvalued? 5) The most interesting exit of the year? 6) What are your top questions in the first meeting with a founder? 7) What VC resources do you read? FIRM & ROLE SPECIFIC 1) Why [Firm]? How are we different from our competitors? 2) Which of our portfolio companies are you most excited about? 3) Which of our portfolio companies would you have passed on?  4) What do you expect your day to day to look like in this role? 5) How would you perform due diligence on a company you like? 6) How would you source companies? Being well prepared increases your chances of success! #venturecapital #vc #startup #recruiting

Secret to job/gig success: picking winners Knowing if a company can be grown or rescued is half the battle. I started my career managing a $1.5M business grant assessing businesses and picking winners to award the money. I’ve taken that approach of assessing people, products, and processes before taking on a job or consulting gig ever since. Processes are the easiest part to create or fix. Startups have no processes and you have to work well in chaos while building processes for repeatability. Broken, misaligned, or outdated processes are also easy fixes to get a company back on track. Products are second place and the difficulty greatly depends on how far off they are from market fit, engineering/science expertise, and availability of resources and cycles to do R&D. Both startups and revitalization companies need great products and eventually, a great product mix. The ideas come easily; the execution is the hard part. People on the team are the real keys to success or failure of a venture. There’s 3 levels of difficulty with people: 1) The problem is or is with the CEO. A) Character problem: run!🏃♂️ B) Vision, mission, values, culture, or strategy problems: i) see if you can’t hint at their baby being ugly and if they’re offended, run. 🏃♂️ ii) If they’re open to the idea that there’s problems to fix, there’s a chance. 2) The problem is or is with a trusted core team member. A) Serious character or performance problem: run! 🏃♂️ You’ll get cut before they will. B) Slight problems: can be mitigated or resolved. 3) Staff problems. A) Can be fixed by training, tooling, resourcing, incentives, or environmental changes. B) Can be fixed by firing and/or hiring. Investors pick winners to place their bets on. Be sure you do the same with employers and clients. #jobsearch #jobsearchtips #jobsearchhack

This video did well on IG. I think bootstrapping is the mother of creativity 😊 We thought about this concept and shooting was even more funnier than I thought. The message and magic is at the end😊 Such a blessings to have the support of friends and family in building VAMP If you are new here: we are building Vamp, the #1 all-in-one career development marketplace in EMEA to help ambitious talents match with businesses and get hired 7x faster. 😊 Our MVP CV builder is out and you can try it via the link in my bio. If you are an investor, investing in early stage startups, you can send me a DM. If you already have and we are yet to fill your forms, we are on it 😀 (We is actually 4 of us so we are truly on it 😀) #futureofwork #talent #investors #talentdevelopment #careerdevelopment #career #tech #womenintech #diversity #leadership #ai #jobs #vampai #oyindamolaossi

What's one way startups lose their market share? Wasting time looking for the 'perfect' candidate. Because meanwhile in that time, your competition launched with a 'good enough' team. It’s the hard truth about early-stage hiring... Remember: Every month spent searching, costs you market share Good people can become great with proper support Most roles evolve within 3 months Skills can be taught Drive cannot. What matters the most early on is a candidates: ✓ Growth mindset  ✓ Cultural alignment  ✓ Learning speed  ✓ Problem-solving abilities  ✓ Genuine excitement The reality of startup success is that they're built by good people who became great together. A simpler hiring framework may look something like this: 1. List your must-haves 2. Cut that list in half 3. Focus on potential over perfection 4. Make decisions faster Stop waiting for unicorn candidates and just start building your team. Agreed?