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E40: “Angel” Podcast: Jeff Richards, Managing Partner at GGV Capital shares lessons for founders & investors from 2008 recession & Dot-com bust, criteria for taking on venture debt, valuing companies in a down market & more

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Navigating SPACs and Market Recovery

This chapter explores the role of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) in facilitating company access to public markets, especially for businesses facing traditional IPO challenges. It highlights the resilience of tech companies like Airbnb during economic downturns and discusses strategies for founders to achieve profitability and navigate investment landscapes. The chapter concludes with insights on long-term investment strategies, the success of disruptive tech firms, and the implications of corporate policies on market competition.

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