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How to get a job in venture capital — pick a path, ship proof-of-work, screen postings, run a 90-day search

A practical system for getting a job in venture capital: paths by background, proof-of-work, how to screen postings, a 90-day plan, outreach, interviews, and how to evaluate a seat.

Sep 13, 2026
What is venture capital: LP to fund to firm to portfolio company, plus when VC fits

Venture capital is equity financing for high-growth private companies, funded by limited partners through professional funds. How it works, stages, structure, and when it fits.

Sep 12, 2026
Four-block timeline of a venture capital intern day from triage to close

A practical day-in-the-life guide for venture capital interns, with a timestamped schedule, program-type variants, ladder contrasts, and a first-month deliverables checklist.

Sep 11, 2026
Four-step path to becoming a venture capital analyst: map the title, ship proof-of-work, run a 90-day search, and evaluate the seat.

A practical guide to the VC analyst role, where seats actually appear, entry paths, proof-of-work, compensation, job search, and evaluating your first seat.

Sep 11, 2026
Shadow Fund I OS: mandate, pipeline, mini-memo, and marks

A hiring-grade system for a fantasy VC portfolio: mandate, pipeline, memos, marks, quarterly reflection, and how to use it in interviews.

Sep 9, 2026