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The End of the ZIRP Era, and why recruiting is SO PAINFUL | E2164
We’re back with another all-star VC roundtable discussion. Joining Jason are Dave McClure of Practical VC, NVNG’s Grady Buchanan, and Tomasz Tunguz of Theory VC. Together, they’re having a deep insider discussion of the state of venture, secondary markets, running funds of funds, the legacy of Lina Khan, the difficulty of recruiting, and why the pendulum has potentially swung in founders’ favor.
Key Points
- Many startups could potentially benefit from rethinking their financing strategies, focusing more on debt rather than equity to maintain operational control and profitability.
- The venture capital landscape is evolving with a growing emphasis on secondary market transactions, offering liquidity options that can help GPs show DPI and recycle capital more effectively.
- AI tools are significantly enhancing the capital efficiency of startups, enabling smaller teams to achieve substantial revenue and growth, which may shift traditional fundraising dynamics.
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