J.D. Vance's short career in venture capital

Venture capital has its vice presidential candidate, with Donald Trump yesterday picking J.D. Vance to be his running mate.

The big picture: Vance wasn't a successful or failed VC. Namely because he didn't have enough time, spending just six years at three different firms.

Catch up quick: Vance was a corporate lawyer who went to Silicon Valley and got connected with Peter Thiel, via a two-year stint at venture capital firm Mithril Capital. READ MORE