In our debut episode of In Flight, Dylan sits down with Peter Bell — Boston College alum and seasoned venture capitalist — to explore his career journey, the ever-evolving landscape of venture capital in 2025, and what it takes to break into the industry. Peter reflects on his time at BC, demystifies the world of VC, and shares actionable insights for students and young professionals hoping to follow a similar path. Whether you're curious about startups, investing, or how your college years can shape a lifelong career, this episode is packed with advice you won’t want to miss.
0:00 | Welcome to In Flight with Dylan Carollo '25!
0:47 | Introduction to Peter Bell '86, Senior Advisor at Amity Ventures.
2:02 | What did Peter's undergraduate experience look like at BC?
3:43 | What sparked Peter's interest to go down a completely different path from his post-grad job?
5:37 | What is venture capital?
6:52 | Are there any misconceptions in venture capital?
9:10 | What's the best way for an undergraduate to get into VC? Should you get entrepreneurial or operational experience within a company first?
10:14 | What's the biggest challenge for an undergraduate to get into the VC industry?
11:32 | Would Peter recommend any books, podcasts, or resources for students interested in VC?
13:17 | What trends do you see right now in venture capital?
15:23 | Looking back, what advice would Peter give his college self?
16:34 | Thank you for tuning into this episode of In Flight!
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