IB or S&T
Heres my situation looking for advice.
Long term I really want to do VC/GE. Been my dream for a long time. But getting into is my issue but its a long term goal and Ill cross that bridge when I get there lot of years till then.
would IB or S&T be a better avenue. I'll have no issue getting an offer from MMs in chiacgo for ib but i think I would really enjoy doing FI Sales in new york which I honeslty dont think I'd realistically be able to get a job or at least it would be a lot harder than IB in chicago which with working several IB internships beforehand. (one next spring at a boutique (signed on), one next summer at a LMM and then the following summer wherever i get hired in chicago probably a decent name mm then probably do that for a couple years and then PE. Haven't thought further than that but I'm a 2025 college grad but ill graduate 2026 because I am taking a 5th year for college football(and next summer working at the LMM near campus to be here for workouts). I would also be able to live in chicago with all my friends(they are all going out there)
or I could grind and do FI sales in new york which 1. very low odds but already have some interviews for next summer 2. might not be good for grad school apps and vc. But I think I would like it more than IB but I'd be doing IB to get to PE eventually.
Should I just do IB and live with my best friends in chicago or shoot for what I think I could like a lot more.
Hey 592-592-590, I'm here because nobody responded to this thread after a few days...maybe one of these resources will help you:
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I hope those threads give you a bit more insight.
Two COMPLETELY different jobs. IB for GE/VC by a mile compared to S&T
From what I’ve heard, VC and GE don’t even care that much about IB backgrounds. VC looks for operational and startup experience. If rly passionate about early stage wouldn’t really consider IB or S&T
You could do something like venture banking maybe that develops relationships that lead you to a VC job, just a different thought than maybe S&T or IB.
Never heard of venture banking what is it
It’s like debt financing but for early stage companies. Actually was a key part of SVB’s business before it’s collapse but you get to work with the companies to essentially help them grow. I presume you can get a foot in the door in due time then as you develop relationships and help them out, but I’m sure this can vary on the bank, type of work, etc. More info here: https://www.investopedia.com/what-is-venture-debt-financing-6835317
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