César Beltrán Miralles’ Post

Next week, our 2024 Summer Analyst class starts. It’s always a special time for me as I joined Insight as a Summer Analyst over two decades ago. It’s a good moment to resurface the outstanding work of Allie Garfinkle that was published recently. I also had the chance to share these career learnings with Insight’s investment analysts at our recent Sourcing Summit, a day of workshops and hands-on learning sessions specially curated to help our analysts (aka our Sourcing Engine) build relationships inside and outside the firm. Here’s a quick overview of what I shared: 1. Prioritize people to enjoy the work: Focus on finding a workplace where you genuinely enjoy the people and connecting with colleagues. 2. Find your passion: We can equip you with everything you need reach out and connect with founders, but it’s up to the individual to find what drives them. 3. Be able (and willing) to be adaptable: Success in VC isn’t about following a prescribed path or list of to-dos. It’s about navigating unpredictable situations with grace and maximum impact. 4. Embrace rejection through passion: Whether your phone call goes unreturned and/or you lose a deal narrowly that you thought you had won, you will face rejection. And you’ll face it often. This is why it’s critical to find your passion for the work, to help you persevere through the not-so-great times. 5. Leverage your unique strengths: Find what you uniquely bring to the table and embrace it. The importance of diverse skillsets cannot be overstated in today’s ever-evolving tech ecosystem. Allie Garfinkle at Fortune—she captured these well and painted a picture of our firm’s culture that I am especially proud of. My biggest piece of advice no matter where you are is to find a workplace where you like the people and can make an impact. At Insight, the bonds you will form manifest themselves in a variety of ways: the ability to persevere through hard-fought wins and tough losses, getting asked to work on another team’s deal because you are more familiar with the market, participating in book clubs (Team Hinkle just read Everyday Business Storytelling)...and these are just a few examples. Interpersonal bonds are the cornerstone of Insight’s culture, and they make possible all of the other qualities you need to be successful in VC. Welcome Insight Summer Analyst Class of 2024. I look forward to watching you thrive.

Yesterday, we had an amazing opportunity to host Saumya Agarwal , the VP at Peak XV at The VC Fellowship by HIREVC. Her session on "How to make your Career into Venture Capital" was full of amazing insights. Here are some of the key takeaways: 1) Joining as an analyst is the most common way that people get into VC. 2) There is a common belief that Tier 1 VCs only hire from engineering or CA backgrounds, which is not true. 3) The most popular career options post-analyst are MBA, Founder's Office Role, and some get promoted to Associates. 4) There are different non-investment roles in a VC that include operations, tech, HR, and legal. Thank you, Saumya, for sharing your expertise with us! #VC #CareerAdvice #InvestmentRoles #TheVCFellowship #HIREVC

Thrilled to share that I have successfully completed my Corporate Venture Capital & Business Analytics Remote Externship with HP Tech Ventures and Extern! This experience has been incredibly rewarding and has helped me build invaluable skills. Over the past month, I’ve had the opportunity to deepen my experience in market analysis and investment research. I conducted a comprehensive market analysis of the AI-enabled productivity tools space, identifying emerging trends, key opportunities, and understanding the competitive landscape. Additionally, I had the chance to source and evaluate startups that align with an organization's investment thesis. One of the most exciting parts of this journey was conducting due diligence on a promising startup and preparing an investment summary to showcase its growth potential and viability. It’s been a rewarding experience contributing to strategic investment decisions! Special thanks to my fellow Extern's and the team at HP Tech Ventures—I'm excited to apply what I’ve learned in my future career! #VC. #BusinessAnalytics #DataAnalytics #MarketAnalysis #InvestmentResearch

Reminder For Aspiring Venture Capitalists 👇 There are multiple high-paying non-investment roles in VC. Don't limit yourself to exploring only investment positions. Be open to other opportunities..." Here are some of the high-paying roles and what they involve: 1️⃣ Community Managers Build and nurture networks of founders, investors, and experts. Organize events, create content, and provide mentorship to founders. 2️⃣ Investor Relations Communicate with current and potential fund investors. Report on performance and attract new Limited Partners. 3️⃣ Talent + Hiring Support portfolio companies with recruitment needs. Source candidates and make hiring recommendations for key roles. 4️⃣ Public Relations + Communications Manage the firm's public image and reputation. Create content, handle media relations, and develop social media strategies. 5️⃣ Operations Ensure smooth day-to-day running of the fund. Manage financial, administrative, and compliance tasks. 6️⃣ Finance Manager / CFO Oversee the fund's financial operations and reporting. Provide financial guidance to portfolio companies. 7️⃣ Legal Manager / General Counsel Handle legal and compliance aspects of the fund. Offer legal advice on investments, exits, and to portfolio companies. Interested in job updates for these roles? Check out our "Break Into VC" newsletter, Every Monday, Wednesday & Saturday we will be sharing fully-packed insights and VC job opportunities. 👉 Check out here: https://lnkd.in/dkczenDp Want daily VC Job updates/want to learn about VC from basics... Join our VC Crafters (Break Into VC)' Slack community to learn, network and craft your path to venture capital... 👉 Join Slack Community Now: https://lnkd.in/gby478Up . #startups #vc #founder #venturecapital #jobs #internship #investors #analyst #associates

Excited to announce that I've completed my Corporate Venture Capital & Business Analytics Remote Externship with HP Tech Ventures and Extern ! 🚀 This experience has been an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on skills and insights into the world of corporate venture capital. Here are a few key takeaways: ✅Conducted market research and competitive analysis for investment opportunities ✅Gained insights into evaluating and identifying high-potential startups ✅Worked with data analytics to support investment decisions ✅Developed skills in financial modeling and forecasting ✅Learned about the strategic role of corporate venture capital in driving innovation A huge shoutout to my fellow Externs and the amazing team at HP Tech Ventures for making this journey so rewarding. I can’t wait to apply these new skills and lessons in my future career! #extern #VC #Startup #innovation #marketresearch #opportunity

📊𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞: 𝟕 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 Ever dreamt of backing the next big thing? 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 offers an exhilarating journey of investing in 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬. But how do you land a coveted role in this high-stakes world? 📍𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐚 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐩: 𝟏. 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐚 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Start with a strong educational background in business, finance, or a related field. 𝟐. 𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Internships or entry-level roles in investment banking, consulting, or startups can provide valuable insights.📈 𝟑. 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲: Attend industry events, connect with professionals on LinkedIn, and join relevant communities.📉 𝟒. 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧: Understand financial statements, valuation methods, and risk assessment.💸 𝟓. 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: Demonstrate your interest in startups, technology, and entrepreneurship through personal projects or blog posts.💰 𝟔. 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬: Practice case studies, understand VC firm strategies, and articulate your career goals.💷 𝟕. 𝐁𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭: The VC world is competitive. Keep applying, learn from rejections, and never give up on your dream.📉 👉𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫: The journey to a VC career is a marathon, not a sprint. Stay curious, be patient, and consistently work towards your goals.📈 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞: QuintEdge #VentureCapital #CareerAdvice #Startup #Investment #FinancialServices

I’m thrilled to share that I have successfully completed my Corporate Venture Capital & Business Analytics Remote Externship with HP Tech Ventures and Extern ! This experience has been transformative, allowing me to hone my skills in market analysis and investment research. Over the past month, I conducted an in-depth analysis of the AI-enabled productivity tools sector, uncovering emerging trends and key opportunities within the competitive landscape. One of the standout moments was sourcing and evaluating startups that align with our investment thesis. I also had the chance to conduct due diligence on a promising startup and prepare an investment summary highlighting its growth potential and viability. It’s been rewarding to contribute to strategic investment decisions! I want to extend my gratitude to my fellow externs and the wonderful team at HP Tech Ventures. I’m eager to leverage what I’ve learned as I advance in my career! #MarketAnalysis #VC #BusinessAnalytics #InvestmentResearch

VC Partner - “Identify job openings ahead of time” “It is no secret that there are only a few junior VC jobs out there. I estimate ~100 non-partner VC roles across the main funds in Western Europe, but since most of these investors seem to enjoy their jobs, the turnover is low and as a result, new openings are particularly rare. What that means for aspiring investors is that - → one needs to follow the job openings proactively over some time → react as soon as something opens up versus just looking around for openings when trying to make a move. It also means that most vacancies for Associate roles don’t make it to a public posting or job board as they tend to get filled quickly with an already strong candidate pipeline many funds have via their network and specialized recruiters. But just emailing every fund asking whether they are currently looking for someone is probably also a bad idea; The best time to reach out to VCs is when they are likely looking for someone new, typically when someone junior on the investment team is on the way out to a new company. VCs also sometimes increase their team when they have just raised a new, larger-than-before fund, but more often than not it’s too late when you can read about it on TechCrunch or a newsletter like Venture Daily Digest (https://lnkd.in/dQuvt5xR). Overall, it is probably worth mentioning that cold emails to the talent manager of the VC or members of the investment team have a lower hit rate, even when the fund is likely to be looking for someone new. Just like when entrepreneurs want to reach out to VCs for fundraising, the most effective way of getting attention is via an introduction through someone they already know (LinkedIn works well to find mutual connections.” Though seemingly simple, this advice is incredibly powerful. Many aspiring venture capitalists overlook crucial job opportunity updates. That's why we have created our Slack community where we share daily updates on full-time/internship VC opportunities. If you are interested, you can use this link to join our community: https://lnkd.in/gby478Up . #startups #vc #venturecapital #jobs #internship #funding #analyst #associate #founders

Dear #network During my 8-week remote Corporate Venture Capital & Business Analytics Externship with HP Tech Ventures through #Extern, I delved into the world of Fortune 100 company dynamics, gaining invaluable insights and experiences. Profiling startup companies and understanding the intricacies of what venture capitalists seek in potential investments provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the startup ecosystem. Engaging in the process of investing in groundbreaking technologies not only broadened my perspective but also honed my critical thinking and decision-making skills. The highlight of my externship was undoubtedly the hands-on projects in business analytics, where I applied various analysis tools to dissect business models, strategies, and value chains. From conducting market research to strategic planning and data analytics, I acquired practical skills essential for navigating the competitive landscape of tech startups. Utilizing tools like Open Refine for data management and Excel and SQL for data analysis enabled me to derive meaningful insights, laying the groundwork for informed decision-making in the realm of venture capital. Moreover, the externship provided a platform for enhancing my communication abilities, particularly in presentation and public speaking. Engaging with professionals at HP Tech Ventures through virtual meetings not only fostered networking opportunities but also sharpened my interpersonal skills. Overall, this immersive experience has equipped me with a diverse skill set and a deeper understanding of the intersection between venture capital, business analytics, and corporate innovation, paving the way for future endeavors in the dynamic world of technology and entrepreneurship. #Externship #HawlettPackard #Remote #BusinessAnalyst #VentureCapital