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What actually gets you hired

• Deep knowledge of one sector

  Software, life sciences, climate tech or farming tech. Funds want someone who can judge one area.

• A network of founders

  Most deals come through people you know.

• Public writing

  A newsletter about a market shows how you think.

• Startup experience

  Co-op terms or a job at a startup in Toronto, Montreal, Waterloo or Vancouver.