Should I quit McKinsey and join a venture capital firm?
Would really appreciate any thoughts or opinion! :)
Context: been in McKinsey for 1 year, current actually on the knowledge track so researcher by title but consultant by role since I'm always staffed (typically staffed as a regular BA with own workstream,etc.). Can officially convert to regular business analyst role in the next 1-2 years...just thinking whether its worth it to stay given that I'm already experiencing burnout. VC I think is going to be exciting (currently in talks with both local and foreign vc funds), I just dont know if it's a good idea to move now and what if I regret it...?
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Thanks Francesco, very insightful! :D Since you've experienced both VC and MC, can you maybe share a bit what you like & dislike about VC compared to consulting?
Hi there, sure. VC Plus: (i) more hands-on; (ii) more responsibilities (in my case my decisions had impact on what got investments); (iii) to me – industry far more interesting. VC Minus: (i) more on your own (may be a minus for someone); (ii) less structure in the process; (iii) difficult to grow and become a partner – career path less defined. Best