John Gannon of GoingVC // helping people break into venture capital [CC077]

Interview begins: 6:28

Debrief: 41:25

John Gannon is the co-founder and general partner of GoingVC.

John has mentored thousands of current and aspiring VCs through his VC Careers blog and email list, which counts VCs from top firms like Sequoia, KPCB, and Bessemer as subscribers.

GoingVC was founded in 2016 with the goal of providing individuals with a more concrete pathway into venture capital. It has continued to grow into a vibrant, collaborative, and inclusive community of like-minded individuals who have the common goal of advancing their careers in the field.

GoingVC was founded in 2016 and based in New York City.

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