Read this article:
https://govclab.com/2021/10/28/venture-capital-roles/1. It's VERY difficult to become a GP in a fund, even for those who are experienced investors. It's typically easier to start a Firm then to join one at as a GP which is a very senior role. Some, firms do have a career trajectory for junior people. But even for those firms, this typically takes 10-15 years to ascend to GP role if everything goes well.
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Venture Partners are part time roles. These are typically reserved for part-time team members who can provide strategic, operating and portfolio support. Venture Partners are typically experts in a field like souring, domain, limited partners etc...
3. Operating Partner / COO at VC Firm - The vast majority of VCs don't have this role because they are too small. However, there are several enduring large firms with a high AUM, where this role is necessary. There are several ways to get experience for this role: 1. Join a company that managers operations for lots of VC Firms, like
Decile Group 2. Join a new or emerging firm at an entry level role and learn the business together with the firm. 3. Join an accelerator like Venture Institute to rapidly develop the foundational skills.
