The Startup Podcast Startup Economics - Beware the Zombie Zone (Edu)
May 27, 2024
48:01
Are you struggling to fund your startup? Learn how to make your idea investable – and avoid the fearsome 'zombie zone'.
In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein discuss:
- Quarter Masters: Explore a simple four-quadrant model that categorizes startups based on their margin, volume, and startup costs.
- Plain Old Profits: Learn when and why to consider a more traditional business model over a startup approach.
- VC Victory: Discover the sweet spots for venture capital and how to leverage them.
- Beauty and the Beast: Recognize why the 'Belles of the Ball' are so attractive to investors.
- Smart Assets: Understand why WeWork wasn’t Uber – and never could have been.
Don't miss out – tune in now to gain valuable insights into the complexities of startup funding and growth!
(You can find Yaniv's LinkedIn post here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ybernstein_read-this-post-to-understand-venture-capital-activity-7190839571901739008-ULkl/)
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Credits
Editor: Justin McArthur
Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang