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Venture Capital Jobs

Experienced CEOs Moving into Venture Capital Jobs

November 26, 2008

Downward pressure on CEO compensation packages is starting to have an effect on where these top executives want to work, reports biotech website TMCNet.com The article quotes Gabrielle Lajoie, a managing director with the executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates, as saying that experienced CEOs from biotech firms may be considering a move into venture […]

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Venture Capital Guru Says It’s a Good Time for Start-Ups and Jobs

November 13, 2008

When you’re being chased by a bear, you don’t have to outrun the bear. You just have to outrun your friends. So quipped Gilman Louie, a well-known video game geek and veteran venture capitalist, at a recent Bay Area Capital Connections conference covered by Venturebeat. Today Louie is a partner at the Alsop Louie venture […]

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The Right Background for Venture Capital Jobs?

October 27, 2008

Guy Kawaski is one of the best-known authorities on entrepreneurship and technology start-ups. The former chief evangelist for Apple is the author of seven books, founding partner of Garage Technology Ventures and other web start-ups, and a popular speaker. New York Times blogger Marci Alboher recently interviewed Kawasaki for her blog, Shifting Careers. She asked […]

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More MBAs Skipping On-Campus Recruiting

September 17, 2008

A growing number of MBA students at top U.S. business schools are skipping the traditional on-campus interview process and conducting their own searches to get the job they want, according to Wall Street Journal. Some students say they don’t want the standard jobs in finance or consulting typically offered on campus. Others are looking for […]

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Michigan Set for a Boost in Venture Capital

September 15, 2008

“Start Up” may not be the first thing that pops into mind when you think of Michigan. But the state is making all the right moves to attract venture capital funds and create an entrepreneurial culture, reports The Detroit News. The effort appears to be paying off. The amount of venture capital managed by Michigan […]

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Venture Capital Blossoming in the Big Apple

September 8, 2008

Despite the carnage sweeping through some sectors of the financial industry, New York’s venture capital scene is thriving, reports VentureSource, a research unit of Dow Jones & Co. 67 New York-based start-ups received funding in the first half of 2008, the highest amount since 2001. Investments rose to $828 million from $480 million in 2007. […]

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Advice for Private Equity Hiring Managers

September 2, 2008

Employers have two issues to deal with. First (and presumably most important), employers should take a hard look at current compensation plans of the top performers in the firm. Compare plans to current industry standards and discuss specific compensation expectations with the employee. If there is a gap between the employee’s expectations and the current […]

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Look (twice) Before You Leap

August 27, 2008

For job seekers, we suggest taking a close look at the new compensation plan before you make a move. Gather as much information as possible in the interview process about past fund performance and determine how the proposed package will measure up to your specific expectations. Talk to others in the firm. Ask about turnover […]

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The Venture Capital and Private Equity Partner Fast Track

August 12, 2008

A large majority of the respondents stated that they were already partners or were on the partner track. 45% of the respondents said that they expected to become partner in only 3 years or less. 21% said that they were 7 years away or more from becoming a partner in their firm. This is especially […]

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