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Venture capitalists typically demand input in the new companies as well as having control.
Venture capitalists typically demand input in the new companies as well as having control.
== Venture capital skill set and career path ==
A venture capitalist skill set typically includes<ref>[https://venturecapitalcareers.com/blog/venture-capital-skills#:~:text=A%20successful%20venture%20capitalist%20must%20possess%20key,founders%2C%20and%20actively%20managing%20their%20portfolio%20companies.&text=Ultimately%2C%20successful%20venture%20capital%20investment%20requires%20thorough,skills%20on%20the%20part%20of%20both%20parties. Venture Capital Skills: Essential Qualities for Success]</ref><ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/10-essential-skills-every-venture-capitalist-needs-succeed-mcpeak#:~:text=Negotiation%20Skills:%20Venture%20capitalists%20need,investing%20in%20early%2Dstage%20companies. 10 Essential Skills Every Venture Capitalist Needs to Succeed], LinkedIn<ref><ref>[https://www.goingvc.com/post/four-essential-financial-skills-aspiring-venture-capitalists-should-master#:~:text=Venture%20capitalists%20need%20a%20diverse,and%20project%20company%20valuations%20accurately. Four Essential Financial Skills Aspiring Venture Capitalists Should Master]</ref>:
* Strong analytical abilities
* Extensive [[business networking]]/networking skills
* Financial expertise
* The ability to find and identify promising startups
* Market trend analysis skills
* Excellent [[communication skills]]
* [[Negotiation]] skills
* Ability to conduct thorough due diligence
* Provide mentorship to portfolio companies
* [[Risk management]] skills: Comfortable all while being comfortable with risk and adapting to fast-paced market changes
Articles:
*[https://www.goingvc.com/post/the-tactical-guide-to-the-venture-capital-career-path#:~:text=To%20succeed%20as%20a%20principal,stakeholders%20on%20a%20regular%20basis. The Tactical Guide to the Venture Capital Career Path]
== Books ==
== Books ==