1. Venture Capitalism
By Patrick Dillon

2. Intro to Venture Capitalism
• Venture Capitalism is all about finding a good
business opportunity and investing in it.
• I thought this job would be a good fit for me because
there is business, money, and risks.

3. Description
• A venture capitalist invests in a company, and
helps run the company so that later on he/she
can sell it for a profit.
• A bad investment could leave you broke.

4. Working Conditions
• Some work in a venture capitalist firm, while
others are self-employed.
• Work long hours
• A lot of traveling to companies they are
thinking of investing in.

5. Education
• Getting your MBA (master’s degree in
business)
• Having a technology background is also very
helpful.
• Bachelors degree in finance or accounting
(optional)

6. Job Outlook
• When I searched online I found 2 job openings
in only a 25 mile area.
• They were both entry level jobs, that would be
perfect for someone coming out of school.

7. Earnings
• Entry earning is between $70,000 to
$120,000.
• Later on in a venture capitalist career they can
make upwards of $700,000.
• They carry bonuses are where they make most
of their money. With most bonuses being over
$1,000,000.

8. Uses of Technology
• Emails/ Phones: On career cruising, they said
they would receive up to 80 emails a day and
40 phone calls.
• Microsoft Excel: Knowing business patterns is
one of the most important aspects of the job.
• They use spreadsheets to keep organized.

9. Summary
• I do find this job appealing, it is a lot of work
and stress, but I am interested in it.
• I think I would really enjoy this job.

10. Works Cited
• http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/venture-capitalist.html
• https://www.careercruising.com/Careers/JobDetails.aspx?LoginID=f8ad6677-9eff-49b9-acd4-
744fb2205963-&OccNumber=434&field=Salary
• http://startupweekend.org/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2012/05/venture_capital.jpg
• http://www.startupfriends.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Venture-Capitalist1.jpg
• https://encrypted-
tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRhtZt3DsTbX162Q4TkJTzt0eTg1UL8IHy-
fgJcdKFumCuHB-Ed
• http://blog.iloveallaah.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Financial-Technology.jpg
• http://findventurecapital.com/wp-
content/themes/purevision/sliders/cycle/cycle2/images/smp0009359.jpg
• http://osakabentures.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/venture-capital-problem.jpg
• http://sbinfocanada.about.com/cs/financing/g/ventcap.htm
• http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/salary/venture-capital-compensation
• http://www1.salary.com/Venture-Capitalist-I-Salary.html
• http://www.venturecapitaltools.com/images/homepage/twoguys.jpg