Nicole DeTommaso: Tips for aspiring VCs on interviews and networking in 2026

Nicole DeTommaso: Tips for aspiring VCs on interviews and networking in 2026
VC guides and interview process for 2026

Nicole DeTommaso shares resources and advice for aspiring venture capitalists, including recommended books, podcasts, and guides.

The post also outlines three unique paths into the VC industry, details the eight steps of a VC interview process in 2026, and provides networking recommendations for those just starting out.

DeTommaso has previously suggested that joining emerging VC funds with fewer than 10 people offers experience in both platform and investment roles. She has also explained that traditional venture capital compensation structures can delay payouts for as long as a decade, citing the common 2/20 model in her writing on VC timelines. These insights provide additional context for aspiring venture capitalists navigating career decisions.

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