"Anyone can be a biz dev executive because it’s not a real job. It’s kind of like sales but you usually don’t have any kind of quota. You just work on 'deals.' "

Haha. Love this comment. Mostly true - I know, because I work in biz dev and have worked with a few of the biggest companies in the Valley. Looking forward to eventually having an actual job, but have to admit it's a good gig for now.