Everything You Need To Know To Get Into VC
Next Play
Someone recently reached out to me about my experience at the 2022 Next Play Bridge Summit. For context, Next Play is a venture capital firm started by former professional football player Ryan Nece. He has done a great job helping athletes get involved in the VC space through immersion and education. They hold a yearly bridge summit that gives a chance for athletes, high net worth individuals to come together with companies and venture firms that Next Play are in collaboration with.
Athletes’ Ways to Add Value to VC Companies
Leadership + motivation
Product market fit
Branding & marketing
Building team + culture
Mental health
How Athletes Can Transition Easier Post Career
Less ego open mind
Be more curious
Good at being uncomfortable
Expand your network
GEMS & QUOTES
No mission, no margin…no margin, no mission
Aptitude + Attitude
Disappointment = expectations - reality
Investor Deck should be no more than 20 slides
Personal brand = experience
Spend more time thinking
Own the momentum
Sales Is the most fundamental skill
Advice On Finding Your Next Job
Find something that…
Humbles you
Inspires you
Keeps you Learning
How to Handle Partnerships
Be selective with who you share your last name with
Networking Tip from Chris Paul…
Ask about their family/kids… you can get a good sense on how someone is based on how they talk about their family
Two Questions to Ask If You Struggle With Networking
Who’s impacted your life that doesn’t come to mind?
Whats the hardest thing you’ve done on/off the field?
