Strategic Long-term Focus and Business Landscape

Exploration of the significance of long-term strategic goals over short-term metrics in business success, the value of guidance from board members, advisors, and mentors, and a valuable story from the dot-com era. Insights into the current business environment, emphasizing well-capitalized companies' advantages, potential improvements in hiring struggles, and the shift towards competing on execution. Discussion on the VC investing landscape, noting changes in the past year, and the availability of capital for promising companies and entrepreneurs with insights into Australian investment trends.