Li Jin: My Path to Venture Capital

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Li Jin: My Path to Venture Capital: I actually *COLD* applied to @a16z. I didn’t network my way in or know anyone who worked here. The common wisdom is that you need to network in, because warm intros are such an effective filter that many VCs discount cold messages entirely. But not everyone has access to connections. Talent is universal, but opportunities to connect to people aren't. To quote Ratatouille: “Not everyone can become a great artist, but a good artist can come from anywhere.”