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What do you do if you're faced with technical questions in a venture capital interview?

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If you're applying for a venture capital job, you might be asked some technical questions to test your analytical skills, business acumen, and industry knowledge. These questions can range from evaluating a startup's financials, to estimating market size, to solving a brainteaser. How do you prepare for and ace these questions? Here are some tips to help you impress your potential employers.

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Mohit Shrivastava

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1 Know the basics

You don't need to be an expert in every aspect of venture capital, but you should have a solid grasp of the fundamentals. This includes understanding the different stages of funding, the key metrics and valuation methods for startups, the common deal terms and structures, and the main sources of risk and return for investors. You should also be familiar with the current trends and players in the sector or industry you're interested in. You can brush up on these topics by reading books, blogs, podcasts, and newsletters on venture capital, as well as studying some case studies and pitch decks.

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Mohit Shrivastava

Financial Analyst | MBA Finance | FP&A | Financial Modeling | SAP FICO | SWIFT Payments (MT103 MT202) | AML/KYC | Content Creator (1M+ Impressions) | Open to Finance Opportunities
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When faced with technical questions in a venture capital interview, it's crucial to showcase solid fundamentals, articulate your thought process, and be honest about areas you may not know. Demonstrate analytical skills by explaining your approach, seek feedback for improvement, and practice math to handle calculations effectively. Emphasize understanding the 'what' and 'why' behind financial analysis, including concepts like the power law. Ultimately, focus on showcasing your ability to analyze investments and pursue potential unicorns, the high-growth winners.

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2 Practice your math

Many technical questions will require you to do some calculations, either mentally or with a pen and paper. You should be comfortable with basic arithmetic, percentages, fractions, ratios, and algebra. You should also know how to use a financial calculator or spreadsheet to perform more complex operations, such as discounting cash flows, computing internal rate of return, or calculating breakeven point. You can practice your math skills by solving some sample questions online, or by using apps or games that challenge your mental math.

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3 Think out loud

One of the most important skills for answering technical questions is to show your thought process and reasoning. Don't just blurt out an answer or guess randomly. Instead, explain how you approach the problem, what assumptions you make, what data you use, and how you check your work. This will demonstrate your analytical thinking, communication, and problem-solving abilities. It will also give your interviewer a chance to follow your logic, provide feedback, or ask clarifying questions.

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4 Be honest and humble

Sometimes, you might encounter a technical question that you don't know the answer to, or that you find too difficult or ambiguous. In that case, don't panic or pretend that you know. Instead, be honest and humble, and admit that you're not sure or that you need more information. You can also try to break down the question into simpler parts, or ask for a hint or a direction. This will show your curiosity, willingness to learn, and respect for your interviewer.

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5 Learn from feedback

After each technical question, you should ask for feedback from your interviewer. This will help you understand your strengths and weaknesses, and how you can improve your performance. You should also reflect on your own answers, and identify what you did well and what you could have done better. You can also compare your answers with other sources, such as online solutions, books, or experts. This will help you learn from your mistakes, and prepare for future questions.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Harshit Krishna

VC Investor, Tech Banker, CFO, Mentor | FinTech, Software, DeepTech, Consumer, ClimateTech
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When tackling technicals in a VC interview, demonstrate solid fundamentals (of valuation, start-ups KPIs, cap tables, implementing terms in financial models etc.), practice math skills (as VC needs you to be more generally smart), articulate your thought process, admit uncertainties honestly, and seek feedback for improvement. Showcase understanding of funding stages, metrics, and deal terms. Practice arithmetic, percentages, and algebra but also know how VC terms relate on an excel sheet. Explain your approach clearly, seeking feedback afterward, but there is no excuse to not knowing finance basics either. Admit uncertainty gracefully, breaking down complex questions if needed. Use feedback to enhance future performance.

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1 Know the basics

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5 Learn from feedback

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