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VC funding is not popping back. THIS is the new normal—here's how to adjust. | Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta

A Product Market Fit Show | Startup Podcast for Founders

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Navigating Startup Valuations and Fundraising Challenges

This chapter explores the volatile landscape of public market valuations for startups, highlighting the experiences of companies like Bird and Sonder. It examines the complexities of private market dynamics and the unrealistic expectations placed on founders in an increasingly professionalized venture capital ecosystem. Additionally, the chapter analyzes the evolving metrics for success in fundraising and the impact of AI on early-stage investments.

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