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Generation Z is bucking the trend of needing to spend years working as founders or tech executives in order to become venture capitalists.
Many are sharing tips on how to break into the industry and discussing deal flow on Gen Z VCs, a Slack workspace created in November that now includes over 3,000 people.
Gen Z investors say their age gives them a better understanding of startups that cater to younger audiences.
That advantage fueled the rise of TikTok stars Josh Richards, Bryce Hall, and Griffin Johnson, who have invested in at least six startups this year.