Comment devenir VC ASSOCIATE chez SERENA à seulement 25 ans ? - Juliette Ast (TradeTalk#7)

Also available as a podcast here 👇 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... //////////////////////////////// In this new episode of TradeTalk, we interviewed Juliette, an HEC graduate and VC Associate at Serena, working within their deeptech investment fund, "Data Ventures". During this episode, she spoke passionately about what she considers "the best job in the world" and led some very enriching discussions. On the agenda: ✅ Behind the scenes of the VC profession: the job, salary, typical days, how to become a VC, advantages and disadvantages… ✅ The fundraising ecosystem: how a VC fund works, the different types of funds, entrepreneurs, the different VC profiles ✅ Discussions: does meritocracy still exist in France today? Is France still a country of innovation? Should there be more diversity in the top universities? … And much more… (Chapters are available on YouTube in case some parts interest you more than others 😉) Thanks again to Juliette, we had a great time! 💬 We'd love your feedback! This talk is for you, so share your thoughts and questions with us! so we can offer you the best possible format. ///////////////////////////// 💡 Still struggling to envision your future? Unsure what you'll truly enjoy? Want a clear vision of your career path in business school? At Trade, we can help. Book your appointment here 👇 https://calendly.com/borisravaud-cons... ///////////////////////////////// Chapters 00:00: Teaser 00:55: Media Intro 01:47: Introducing Juliette 03:47: Juliette's Truth Minute 04:47: What is a VC's Job? 05:54: How Did She Become VC? 10:30: Why is it "the best job in the world" according to Juliette? 12:56: Behind the scenes at one of Europe's largest investment funds: SERENA 17:45: Why is there a lack of women in the VC world? 18:50: How to get into VC? 21:41: The different types of investment funds 25:43: A typical day for a VC: What does she actually do? 27:55: The clichés of the VC profession: Myth or reality? 31:21: A concrete example of investment in Deeptech 33:44: How to develop your credibility in Deeptech 35:21: Debate: Is there no more innovation in France? 41:30: How does Juliette organize her work? 43:21: How to choose which companies to invest in? 54:09: What is the average age in VC? 55:52: How do you make your mark in this field when you're young? 58:59: How does Juliette maintain and expand her network? 1:02:11: The different profiles of VCs 1:03:40: What is the real "added value" of HEC? 1:04:37: VC vs. Consulting and Finance 1:06:45: Juliette's turning point 1:10:34: Juliette's eclectic career path 1:13:18: How does her interest in art and culture help her in her work? 1:18:20: As a young VC, can you have influence on investment decisions? 1:19:32: What sets the entrepreneurs she meets apart? 1:22:20: What makes a "good" VC? 1:22:51: Debate: Is the investment climate in France tense? 1:25:50: When is it necessary for an entrepreneur to raise funds? 1:27:41: HEC vs. Sciences Po 1:30:12: Debate: Are AST (Advanced Standing Track) students less valuable than those from preparatory classes? 1:35:09: Preparatory classes vs. business school 1:38:09: Debate: Does HEC need more diversity? 1:42:32: Debate: Does meritocracy exist? 1:48:55: The salary of a junior VC 1:51:46: Outro