How to interview an investor
If you’re applying to a venture capitalist firm, it’s important to prepare for any questions they might ask about your past experience. You must be prepared to answer questions regarding your experiences in the industry and your previous deals (how you’ve added value). You should be prepared to answer general questions related to investments, like how you’d calculate a cap table or the primary metrics and ratios of an industry and also specific VC concerns regarding market size and guestimates.
The most important thing to remember when getting ready for an interview with an investor is that investors are looking for a person who is interested in early stage startups. Be sure to bring a lot energy to the interview, and focus on the aspects that get you excited about seed stage company activities. That will make you stand out from other candidates and show the interviewer that you’re an ideal match for their company.
Additionally, it’s essential to be aware of industry-specific risks associated with investing in a startup like the typical exit strategy for a seed or angel investment, as well as the different control mechanisms that investors have access to such as veto rights, drag-along rights, and board composition rules. It’s important to know the typical timeframes for closing a VC deal so you can explain how your experience fits into.
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