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Venture Unlocked: The playbook for venture capital managers

The great startup reckoning event of 2023 and 2024, but why startups should now start going back on offense featuring Tom Loverro of IVP

Jul 17, 2024
Tom Loverro of IVP discusses the market shift in 2023 and 2024, advising startups to go on offense. He covers the repercussions of the capital-constrained market, transitioning from defense to offense, and the importance of high-conviction opportunities in venture capital.
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Quick takeaways

  • Startups should shift from defensive to offensive strategies to focus on growth and improve unit economics.
  • Private equity firms can provide struggling startups with cash flow solutions and opportunities for financial stability.

Deep dives

Market Shift Warning and Survival Significance

Tom Lavero's Twitter post from early 2023 highlighted the changing market dynamics that posed challenges for startups in a capital-constrained environment. The post emphasized the need for founders to shift their mindset from a previous era of easy capital raises to a more cautious approach. It forecasted a potential 'mass extinction event' for startups due to the drying up of capital and increased selectivity from venture firms.

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