Landing a job in VC | Myrto Lalacos

In this episode of High Stakes, host Paige Soya sits down with Myrto Lalacos, Principal at VC Lab, for an in-depth conversation on landing a job in VC. Myrto shares her unique career journey—from leading accelerator programs in the UK to co-founding a B2B SaaS fund and launching the Venture Institute, an initiative aimed at connecting diverse, emerging talent with pathways into VC. Together, Paige and Myrto explore what it really takes to be a fund manager, and the often-overlooked skills critical to running a venture firm—not just sourcing deals.What

You'll Learn in This Episode:

● How Venture Institute is reshaping VC education to cultivate tomorrow’s top investors

● Why deep roots in the startup ecosystem aren't just helpful—they’re your unfair advantage

● Myrto’s bold leap from accelerator programs to deploying capital

● The incredible story of a candidate who coded their way into a VC role

● What sets Venture Institute’s analyst training apart

● The fundraising muscle every fund manager must build

Whether you’re an aspiring investor, curious about breaking into VC, or want to understand how new funds are formed, this episode is packed with real world insights and inspiration.

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