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I am a corporate lawyer working with emerging companies and venture capital clients in Silicon Valley. I like my job, the pay is great and I enjoy working with founders and investors. However, I don’t want my career to be forever tied to billable hours. I want to listen to a founder’s visions and invest in them. I don’t have a financial background, but is there a way I could pivot into early stage VC investing? Or am I delusional? Male, 20s

Jonathan’s answer will be published on November 28.

Jonathan Black is director of the Careers Service at the University of Oxford. Every fortnight he answers your questions on personal and career development and working life. Do you have a question for him? Email: dear.jonathan@ft.com

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