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Acquired’s Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal on private markets, ZIRP impact, future of Amazon | E1706

This Week in Startups

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Navigating Investment Challenges in a Changing Landscape

This chapter explores the complexities of raising investment funds amidst high interest rates, the effects of Zero Interest Rate Policy on various industries, and the contrasting trajectories of sectors like electric vehicles and cryptocurrency. The discussion highlights the critical importance of consumer value and profitability in fostering sustainable business models while questioning the relationship between overfunding and genuine innovation.

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