A VC’s Playbook for Students: Part 2 - A Student’s Path to VC

2025-06-17

Everyone wants to break into venture capital- but what actually works when you're starting as a student at ground-zero? In this episode, Rajiv Mehta, Senior Associate at Blu Ventures, returns to share how students can go from founder to funder- and why VC might be more within reach than you think. We unpack what it really takes to stand out in the venture world, why building something as a student founder is one of the strongest paths in, and how strategic networking (done right) can open doors no ...

Everyone wants to break into venture capital- but what actually works when you're starting as a student at ground-zero?

In this episode, Rajiv Mehta, Senior Associate at Blu Ventures, returns to share how students can go from founder to funder- and why VC might be more within reach than you think.

We unpack what it really takes to stand out in the venture world, why building something as a student founder is one of the strongest paths in, and how strategic networking (done right) can open doors no job board ever will.

Whether you’re exploring a career in VC or wondering if your startup journey could be the key, this episode gives you the inside edge from someone who’s both hired and been hired in the space.

Make sure to connect with Rajiv on LinkedIn!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajiv-mehta-cfp/

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