| Topic Name: |
Corporate VC career path |
| Message Name: |
Very positive |
| Date Posted: |
01/18/2001 |
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My bachelor's is in economics from a (good) state school, but no MBA. I do have 10+ years work experience, all technical with progressive responsibility (software development, Internet network engineering, project management, senior engineering management) and have worked at a Very Large telecom carrier for the last 6+ years. My company has a corporate venture arm and I have an offer from them.
I know that I won't have the financial perks of a VC at a private firm (no carry, no closing bonus, yearly bonuses in line with the corporate level) Given my background, do I have an opportunity at learning something there that will translate to a private firm? What are my chances at a private firm w/o an MBA but having substantial technical operating experience and a good financial background
Corporate VCs are always labeled "dumb money", does this job add or subtract in going to a private firm?
Any thoughts on this would be appreciated! |
| Message: |
I have a great deal of respect for many of the corporate VC arms that we deal with. Much higher strategic value in certain situations, especially in this market. It would also position you to work with a number of VC firms and build relationships that would give you options to move to a private shop if you desired.
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