[quickthrower2]

I don’t think this is unique to you, this is the way it is.

You might be passed over for promotions as they see you as a good IC but don’t think you’ll be good at managing. You can probably solve this by taking on more responsibility. In my experience there are too few people who want to manage teams so someone is wanting to do is a big thing.

I don’t have experience in VC but I imagine raising money is going to be like anything else sales like and require a lot of patience, persistence and tweaking. There is a lot of advice on HN and from YC.

Pick if you want to climb the corporate ladder or start a startup as they are two quite different things.

Also I would probable see a psychologist to help change your mindset. The world is not conspiring against you.