What Type Of Person Thrives In The Venture Capital Industry According To A President At I2i Corporate Strategies
Angel, President at i2i Corporate Strategies, describes successful venture capitalists as "dynamic," possessing multifaceted personalities beyond a single skill set; the ability to articulate ideas effectively and demonstrate a breadth of interests and depth of knowledge significantly exceeding that found in other industries is key to success in this field.
Communication, Dynamic Personality, Multifaceted Interests, Articulation, Problem-Solving
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Angel Orrantia
President
i2i Corporate Strategies
Stanford
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey; Notre Dame - JD
Engineering - Electrical
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing), Law
Business Strategy
International Student, Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Student Athlete, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. People who thrive in the VC industry are dynamic, possessing diverse skills and multifaceted personalities.
2. Success requires more than just technical competence; strong communication and articulation skills are essential.
3. Those who thrive often exhibit a wide range of interests and possess significant depth of knowledge beyond their immediate field.
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How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
In the VC industry, the people who tend to do best are dynamic. By dynamic, I don't mean they have a dynamic sales personality where they're really easy to get along with.
Instead, dynamic means they have more facets to their personality than being a one-trick pony. You won't find someone who is just technically competent but can't have a conversation.
You're usually expected to be able to speak well and articulate your concepts and ideas pretty well. More important than that, though, are the other things those people are working on. When you start talking to them, you realize they have interests and a depth significantly beyond what you find in most other industries.
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