| Topic Name: |
Majors for VC |
| Message Name: |
Are you interested in working for a big VC or a small VC? |
| Date Posted: |
04/29/2001 |
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The problem with transitioning into BD at a biotech is that I have no formal business experience, just a lot of financial/investment knowledge and a good understanding of the commercialization process of biotechnology discoveries. Is this transition something I should wait to do until after an MBA? Also, how likely is it that I could get into a top MBA program with only R&D and QC work experience? It seems to be almost a prereq that one has a Harvard/Stanford/Wharton MBA to have a chance at VC associate positions, but I'm worried that lab jobs aren't the kind of work experience these schools are looking for in their applicants. Any thoughts? |
| Message: |
I'd suggest you try to secure a position in a small VC and learn the business and use that as a stepping stone.
As for major or speciality. The Biotech is big and getting bigger but heavens practically any major will do. As someone mentioned the more important factors are whether you have good sales and human relations skills and if you've started a business that's even better still.
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