Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy
Bill Gurley and Chetan Puttagunta – An Update on Consumer & Enterprise Venture Capital - [Invest Like the Best, EP.162]
Mar 13, 2020
Bill Gurley and Chetan Puttagunta, partners at Benchmark Capital, discuss the current landscape of venture capital in light of the coronavirus pandemic. They share insights on how early-stage companies can thrive amidst economic challenges. Entrepreneurs are encouraged to focus on adaptability and strategic cash management, while unique advantages for smaller firms come to light. The duo also reflects on lessons from past downturns and highlights the importance of remote work best practices in this evolving environment.
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- Early stage companies should focus on cash management and strategic adjustments during economic uncertainty.
- Startups founded during economic downturns have historically thrived by leveraging improved access to human capital and market dynamics.
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