Amid high interest rates and election uncertainty, navigating the startup landscape has never been more challenging. Fortunately, our special guest, <a href="https://burklandassociates.com/executive-team/steven-lord/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Steve Lord</a>, is here to offer a broader perspective that may help ease your mind.<br /><br />As a member of Burkland’s Leadership Team, Steve serves as Managing Director of Service Delivery and Chief Knowledge Officer. Steve has been in the trenches for a while and his knowledge of the startup and venture capital ecosystem runs deep.<br /><br />He joins us today to discuss the current state of the startup and venture capital ecosystems and what to expect as we progress through 2024.<br /><br />Steve expands on:<b><br /></b><br /><ul><li>The macro factors that are making the startup landscape and fundraising more difficult right now</li><li>The pros and cons of using Venture Debt to extend your cash runway</li><li>Why a rigorous due diligence process that addresses all the “Gotchas” is a good thing for your startup</li><li>Finding investors who are allies and who can make your company better</li><li>The value of delegating to subject matter experts so you can stay focused on your product</li><li>The cyclical nature of VC funding and the strategic responses startups can take </li></ul><b><br /></b>Tune in for practical tips on how to survive and even thrive in today’s startup environment. <br /><br />----Stay connected with our host, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateadams22/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kate Adams, here on LinkedIn</a>!
