29 min
Career Lesson: Managing Partner at Pretiosum Ventures Yana Abramova on Career in Venture Capital and How to Build a Strong Network Career Lesson
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Yana Abramova is a Managing Partner at Pretiosum Ventures, a UK based venture capital firm with a focus on seed and Series A companies in AI, Fintech, and the Future of Work/Life sectors. Prior to Pretiosum Ventures, she spent several years working in a $1,5bn investment fund as well as advising startups that want to expand to the UK. Yana holds an MSc in Management from Cambridge University. She is also an ambassador for Tech Nation UK and an exceptional Tech Talent Visa holder. Yana speaks fluent French, Spanish, Russian, and Mandarin which is quite helpful to build a wide network around the world.
In Today's Episode you Will Learn:
What advice did Yana give to students and young professionals who would like to break into Venture Capital? With so much competition, how can one differentiate oneself?
How to grow your network through Tech Nation UK? What are the options to get a visa through one of Tech Nation programs?
What is the importance of networking for career advancement? What are the best ways to build a strong network? What NOT to do when you network?
How to cope with a busy schedule of being an investor & start up advisor? How to avoid a corporate burnout?
For behind the scenes content & career tips you can follow Anna on Instagram here. Check out Tech Nation UK - the growth platform for tech companies and leaders!
Yana Abramova is a Managing Partner at Pretiosum Ventures, a UK based venture capital firm with a focus on seed and Series A companies in AI, Fintech, and the Future of Work/Life sectors. Prior to Pretiosum Ventures, she spent several years working in a $1,5bn investment fund as well as advising startups that want to expand to the UK. Yana holds an MSc in Management from Cambridge University. She is also an ambassador for Tech Nation UK and an exceptional Tech Talent Visa holder. Yana speaks fluent French, Spanish, Russian, and Mandarin which is quite helpful to build a wide network around the world.
In Today's Episode you Will Learn:
What advice did Yana give to students and young professionals who would like to break into Venture Capital? With so much competition, how can one differentiate oneself?
How to grow your network through Tech Nation UK? What are the options to get a visa through one of Tech Nation programs?
What is the importance of networking for career advancement? What are the best ways to build a strong network? What NOT to do when you network?
How to cope with a busy schedule of being an investor & start up advisor? How to avoid a corporate burnout?
For behind the scenes content & career tips you can follow Anna on Instagram here. Check out Tech Nation UK - the growth platform for tech companies and leaders!
29 min