Ask HN: How do I break into Venture Capital?

Hey guys,

I've been thinking alot about plans for later down the line in my career and while I know you cannot pre-plan everything I'd love to find out how I can break into VC at the associate level.

Context: I'm working in a boutique financial services firm backed by a late-stage VC fund. As such, I'm working across several functions and since the firm is only 5 years old (and profitable) I'm getting alot of experience with just <1 year under my belt.

Any suggestions/help/pointers would be most advisable. I'd really like to know about the skills that are needed on a day to day basis.

At present I'm building relationships with several VCs in my city but I'd love to hear the HN Community's view on this.