I don't know if this would work or not, but this is what I would try. 1. I'd start a blog called gatsbypicks.com or something like that. Then I would take 1-4

I don't know if this would work or not, but this is what I would try. 1. I'd start a blog called gatsbypicks.com or something like that. Then I would take 1-4 hours everyday and just write and analyze a start up. I'd tear apart their competition, competitive advantage, founders. What should work for them. How their marketing is failing/succeeding. 2. Three months later, if you're still writing on the blog I'd say you have a passion for it. Now I'd get a list of of VC's, angels, super angels, Tim Ferris and e-mail them all and say, "hey, here's my post on NewStartUp.com and I was wondering" ask a detailed, smart question. Something that is so specific they can say, "I (dis)agree, because" and then ask them if they know of anyone hiring in the VC world.