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breaking into VC |
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Thanks |
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05/03/2001 |
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True, I'm guilty of snapping off a little at the occasional rhetorical question. But the ones I've targeted are those made to perpetuate the here status quo, i.e. -your hopes and dreams will be smothered if a certain criteria is not met-
(I'm currently working on a project that deals with innovation policy. Naturally, I'm concerned with how people perceive themselves as innovators.)
I myself am a recent undergrad, and it astonishes me how comfortable my fellows are here posting on subjects on which they haven't the faintest idea. Like the famous thread "lots of misinformation," this place is awash with BS, and it pisses me off some.. so I say things like "stupid undergrads.."
I do my own research and I post what I -know-.
p.s. My "contacts" are family, friends of family, old profs, and people I've met through the above at "said" unrelated social functions.. :)
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Thank you for the clarification. I totally can identify with your snapping off; I've read stuff that just makes me say, "What the f*&@ is this person talking about?!?!?"
I myself am not into the status quo either. I'm currently trying to find a way to transition into VC from biotech lab work, and am finding it increasingly difficult. Hence, I'm having to be increasingly imaginative and "innovative." I truly resent the preconception that unless someone comes with Ivy League credentials, they're not getting anywhere. However, it does exist, and knowing that helps me "innovate."
I also do my own research and post what I know, though I'm sorry to say I don't know much. I'd like to hear more about your project concerning innovation; you can post here or email me at dumars20@lakmail.com
Thanks again.
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