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August 9, 2024

Gen Z investors share their top tips to get into VC

Plus: How they plan to change the industry for the better

Breaking into venture capital isn’t easy. Not every role is advertised, it’s pretty competitive and it can be a lot about who as well as what you know.

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A headshot of Lara Planet of Antler
Lara Planet of Antler
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A headshot of Leonard Trappe of HTGF
Leonard Trappe of HTGF.
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A headshot of Maria Matilda Bancale of CDP Venture Capital
Maria Matilda Bancale of CDP Venture Capital SGR.
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Léa Lafaye of Bpifrance.
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