Transition to US VC / GE from Europe
Hi Monkeys!
After many years of reading uncountable topics, this is my very first post on WSO :)
I'm based in Europe with the following background: Ivy League EU equivalent -> MBB stint (2y) -> Operator at a fast growing tech startup (arrived after seed, lived big Series A & B with good traction from investors) (1y). My ultimate goal would be to join a solid VC / GE at some point. I'm not too worried about being able to make the transition in Europe.
However, for personal reasons, I envisage to go to the US at some point (NY/SF) and am a lot more skeptical about my ability to make the transition. From what I've read on WSO , the US market is crazily competitive (a lot more than in Europe) and my startup not planning to expand to the US, I think I have close to 0 chances to make the jump directly. I see the following options:
- Start in Europe in a good VC / GE firm and ask for an internal mobility (is it even possible?)
- Go to US MBA (considering many fellows that I know, my chances at H/S/W should be relatively high) and make the transition post MBA
The MBA option is a little bit annoying for two reasons: 1) Being from Europe, I've already gone through BSc + MSc and 2) I'd like to stay 1 or 2 more years at my current startup (the adventure is fun, was there at the beginning, etc...) = post-MBA I will be in my very early 30s. Not a big deal but not ideal when compared to US-based people with the "classical" path BSc -> 2-year IB cycle -> 1-year startup -> Investor that become partner at 29/30
Happy to collect some thoughts or to see if other options should be considered.
Comments ( 3 )
Hi Mad0, just trying to help:
More suggestions...
Hope that helps.
Hey - had a similar question and got some responses https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/private-equity/moving-from-london-us-as-investor-possible
Generally seems p difficult at the junior level is my takeaway - MBA seems like its the most straightforward and certain route to go there
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