- Lucia Polverino landed a coveted role as a venture capital analyst in London in her early 20s.
- She said her experiences in PR and product management were instrumental in this transition.
- Polverino shared tips for Gen Zs to break into VC, using their existing skillsets.
This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Lucia Polverino, a 24-year-old analyst at a venture capital firm based in London. Business Insider has verified her employment. The following has been edited for length and clarity.
I was always passionate about getting into the workplace as quickly as possible after university. After graduating, I dabbled in a career in public relations and product management before landing my role as a venture capital analyst — but my varied experiences helped me get to this point.