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Decline in MBA Graduates Entering VC Roles

9/22/2025

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The MBA-to-VC pipeline is becoming less stable, as reported by PitchBook and academic research.
In 2024, Harvard placed 50 of 1,004 MBA graduates in VC roles, with a median salary of $177,500.
Stanford placed about 30 graduates from its smaller class.
Over 10,000 alumni from Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton hold senior VC positions in the U.S.
The percentage of mid-career VCs with MBAs has decreased from 44% in the early 2000s to 32% today, reflecting a shift towards technical experience in AI and hardware.

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Story summary

The MBA-to-VC pipeline is becoming less stable, as reported by PitchBook and academic research.
In 2024, Harvard placed 50 of 1,004 MBA graduates in VC roles, with a median salary of $177,500.
Stanford placed about 30 graduates from its smaller class.
Over 10,000 alumni from Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton hold senior VC positions in the U.S.
The percentage of mid-career VCs with MBAs has decreased from 44% in the early 2000s to 32% today, reflecting a shift towards technical experience in AI and hardware.