How to get a job in venture capital without a finance degree

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Business Insider spoke to three venture capital insiders about how to get hired without a degree or job experience in finance.
Jackie Xu, a talent partner at Kleiner Perkins, said candidates can bolster their financial acumen by learning how to analyze companies through YouTube tutorials, workshops, meetups, and podcasts.
The insiders said another route into venture is to work at a fast-growing startups for several years and then seek out venture partner opportunities.
Part of the job of an analyst or associate at a venture capital firm is to research markets, crunch numbers, and give input on why a potential investment will succeed or fail, before the senior partners pursue a deal. They are critical gatekeepers.

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