Getting into Venture Capital/Hedge Funds?

Question

Hey, I'm currently a sophomore in college. I'm very interested in getting into venture capital or working my way to hedge fund manager, but I'm very unsure of what I need to be doing in order to achieve my goals.

For example, what kind of undergraduate work do I need do, and where can I look for internship/shadowing summer jobs for big companies--so I can gain experience and make business connections.

I'd appreciate any advice to put me in the right direction.

Answer 1

I assume you don't know of anyone - perhaps some of your fellow students have parents already in this field ? - if so, get them to assist ..

Otherwise, at a guess, you need to contact one of the big players in the VC / Hedge Fund game ..

Needles to say, at this exact moment in the economic cycle, a lot of finance companies are reducing staff in theses area's ...

PS To give you an edge, consider a joint Maths and Finance Degree (a MSc. or PhD is even better) .. but perhaps equally (or even more) important is bucket loads of enthusiasm, determination and an over-riding ability to 'sell' yourself ... in  the VC / Hedge Fund game it seems no ego can be big enough ..

Answer 2

I would earn a degree in economics, then get an MBA and earn your CHA, CFA or CAIA designation.  Hope that helps.

Here is a hedge fund employment guide from my blog: http://richard-wilson.blogspot.com/2008/...

- Richard

Richard Wilson