Bradley Miles - #BreakIntoVC: How to Break Into Venture Capital And Think Like an Investor Whether Youre a Student, Entrepreneur or Working Professional (Venture Capital Guidebook Book 1)

#BreakIntoVC

How to Break Into Venture Capital
And Think Like an Investor Whether Youre a
Student, Entrepreneur or Working Professional

by

Bradley Miles

Published by Bradley Miles

Copyright Bradley Miles, 2017

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What investors are saying about Bradley Miles and
#BreakIntoVC

When it comes to preparing for a career in venture capital, this book is the total blueprint. Required reading for anyone thinking about a career in tech investing.

Justin Wexler, Associate at WndrCo
(Former Analyst at Technology Crossover Ventures)

This would have made my life so much easier if I had this when I was starting out.

David Cheng, Investment Manager at DCM Ventures

Having worked closely with Bradley, I can tell you that hes the real deal: smart, gritty, and thought-provoking. Much like todays aspiring financiers look to Mergers and Inquisitions for banking, #BreakIntoVC is uncompromising in its thoroughness and should become the go-to guide for people wanting to do just that.

Eric Tarczynski, Founder at Contrary Capital

Bradley has been relentless in his efforts to contribute to the tech ecosystem in New York. #BreakIntoVC is a testament to his conscientious, giving attitude.

John Azubuike, Investment Professional at KEC Ventures

What an amazing resource for anyone new to the VC space. I recently entered venture capital after two years of investment banking and private equity, but still learned a wealth of knowledge from Bradleys perspective and wish I had this guide earlier in my career. Great quick and useful read!

Henri Pierre-Jacques, Founder at Harlem Capital Partners

While interviewing for my role as an investor at a growth equity firm, I noticed how little material there is on VC interviews. Bradley demystifies the process of launching a career in venture capital. The book also includes relevant case studies and terminology to help the reader quickly get up to speed. #BreakIntoVC truly is the bible for those looking to break into venture capital.

Jon Ma, Associate at Signalfire
(Former Analyst at Insight Venture Partners)

I wish I had this when I was interviewing.

Joe Tsai, Tech and Consumer Investor at Stripes Group

Bradley is a sponge, and his insight shines strongly in this very approachable read.

Kanyi Maqubela, Partner at Collaborative Fund

Breaking into VC is perhaps one of the hardest challenges in the business world unless you happen to be Bradley Miles. This young VC/author developed relationships and expertise in the industry by building a blog following and doing original research on bitcoin and blockchain. Bradley was fearless in reaching out to industry veterans and showed genuine interest in and knowledge of their work. To those with similar heart, intellect and grit, Bradley shines a light on the mysterious and arcane world of venture.

Miriam Rivera, Partner at Ulu Ventures

#BreakIntoVC is the most detailed and informative resource out there for anyone wanting to learn more about venture capital. Bradley comprehensively demystifies the industry and I would recommend this as a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection between entrepreneurship and finance.

George Liu, Partner at Dorm Room Fund

A practical guide that decodes the language needed to understand the VC world. The hustle is not included, but if you are picking this book up thats a good sign.

Aaron Walker, Founder at Camelback Ventures

Introduction

Introduction

I never came across a simple and thoughtful guide that walks regular people through the investor mindset.

I found a lot of this knowledge hidden in conversations with friends after I became a venture capitalist or locked inside the ivory towers of elite institutions.

Ive always thought that its regular people who start great businesses and regular people who become the most sought after venture capitalists.

Since many agree that there is no better time to start a business than right now, thinking like an investor has become crucial to success in the modern age.

But the journey starts with being able to answer simple questions like, What is venture capital? and learning how to pitch a company successfully in order to land meetings and interviews.

Have you ever thought of being on the other side of the table when it came to investing?

Whats it like to be the person that everyone is chasing down to invest in their company?

#BreakIntoVC teaches you how to think like an investor and helps you thrive whether your goal is to break into the incredible field of venture capital or fund that startup idea youve been thinking of for months, maybe even years.

This book is for people who want to know a little more about the intricate and opaque world of venture investing, but never found a simple and approachable guide that sums it all up in one easy to read book.