I think it’s easier to hit that level in FAANG due to the number of opportunities and less elitist hiring practices. I do a lot of intern interviews and I have

I think it’s easier to hit that level in FAANG due to the number of opportunities and less elitist hiring practices. I do a lot of intern interviews and I haven’t seen a single non-target resume, or someone without FAANG internships, high placement in global hackathons, math olympiads, etc. Experience is a way in but it depends what “fintech”.