# How to Get a Job in VC: The Deal Flow Strategy

> A cold outreach tactic to land VC jobs by sourcing deals first.

This career tip from Harry Stebbings outlines a direct method to break into venture capital by providing upfront deal flow. Instead of submitting applications, candidates source and send relevant companies to target partners over 60 days to prove their sourcing ability before asking for a role.

## How it works

Getting a job in venture capital per Harry Stebbings:

1. Choose three VC partners that you like and would want to work for.

2. Study the type and stage of company they like.

3. Send them one company every other day that fits their stage and thesis. Provide one line on why it is interesting.

4. Do this for 60 days and '100% guarantee you will have a job offer'.

Principle: 'Show the freemium version of yourself' — give the product (deal flow) before being hired.

## What it is for

- Break into venture capital without traditional finance or consulting credentials
- Build direct relationships with specific VC partners
- Demonstrate deal-sourcing and analysis skills before interviewing

## Key points

- Select three specific target partners aligned with personal career goals
- Analyze their investment stages, target sectors, and thesis preferences
- Send one tailored startup recommendation every other day with a one-line thesis
- Maintain consistent deal-sharing cadence over a 60-day period
- Apply the 'freemium product' principle to career recruiting by offering upfront value

## Pricing

Free

## Details

- Type: Tip
- Category: [Business & Money](https://xiry.app/topics/business-money.md)
- Open source: no
- Platforms: other
- For: Aspiring venture capitalists and startup operators looking to transition into VC
- Tags: venture capital, deal flow, job search, career advice, cold outreach

## Why it was saved

- [@HarryStebbings, 11 January 2026](https://x.com/HarryStebbings/status/2010451190098657544): Concrete and specific: names a timeline (60 days), a cadence (one company every other day), and what to send. Memorable framing: 'show the freemium version of yourself'.

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Updated 11 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/how-to-get-a-job-in-vc-the-deal-flow-strategy

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