Success Story with Scott D. Clary
Lessons - Getting a Job in Venture Capital | John Gannon - Co-Founder of Going VC
Published on May 29, 2024, 12:47:13 AM
Total time: 00:09:09
Success Story with Scott D. Clary
Published on May 29, 2024, 12:47:13 AM
Total time: 00:09:09
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In this "Lessons" episode, we dive into the essentials of securing a job in venture capital. Learn from John Gannon, Co-Founder of Going VC, as he shares strategies and insights to navigate the competitive VC landscape.
Master the Five-Legged Stool: Discover the five key areas that venture capitalists value the most and how you can leverage your skills and network to add value: Deal Flow, Portfolio Support, Limited Partners, Talent Acquisition, Business Development and M&A, and Network Leverage.
Creating an Investment Thesis: John discusses the importance of developing a well-defined investment thesis. This involves a deep dive into a specific sector, understanding the key players, and articulating your unique perspective on investment opportunities within that sector. Sharing your thesis publicly can attract attention from VCs and demonstrate your expertise.
Practical Examples: John provides real-world examples, such as introducing VCs to promising startups from your network or developing and sharing an investment thesis on platforms like LinkedIn to attract interest from VCs.
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Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott D. Clary (@scottdclary). On this podcast, you'll find interviews, Q&A, keynote presentations & conversations on sales, marketing, business, startups and entrepreneurship. Scott will discuss some of the lessons he's learned over his own career, as well as have candid interviews with execs, celebrities, notable figures and politicians. All who have achieved success through both wins and losses, to learn more about their life, their ideas and insights. He sits down with leaders and mentors and unpacks their story to help pass those lessons onto others through both experiences and tactical strategy for business professionals, entrepreneurs and everyone in between. To get more of the Success Story podcast, go to www.successstorypodcast.com.