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Bill Gurley, Brad Gerstner, & Jason Calacanis on the state of tech markets, hosted by David Weisburd | E1875

This Week in Startups

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Transitioning to a New Startup Reality

The startup landscape in 2024 reflects a sense of realism, with founders and boards facing the need to make crucial decisions about their companies. New deals are being priced according to current public market rules, and there is a trend of shutting down, reclaiming capital, and merging companies. It is advised that companies with significant revenue should not delay going public, as there is value in the discipline and focus that public markets bring. Despite potential valuation discounts, it is essential to accept the truth and transition to the public market to concentrate on business growth.

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