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E1038: News Roundtable! Index Ventures’ Sarah Cannon & TechCrunch’s Alex Wilhelm on COVID-19’s impact so far: lessons learned, Sarah’s stimulus plan, endgame scenarios & more

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Pandemic Perspectives: Dystopia and Economic Adaptation

This chapter explores potential dystopian scenarios resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, from overwhelmed hospitals to impaired food supply chains. The speakers discuss contrasting governmental responses worldwide and the delicate balance between individual freedoms and public health. They also examine financial challenges faced by companies like WeWork and the evolving landscape of tech investments amidst economic uncertainty.

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