Surviving the Startup Shutdown Wave: 71 Failures, 3 Funding Lifelines, and My 10% Rule

Happy Tuesday! In today's show, I share Carta’s report and startup shutdowns, three funding sources founders can apply for right now, and my rule on how much of your round you should spend. For more: My Course Is Live: How To Raise Millions For Your Startup in 60 Days | Tech Billionaires' Twitter WAR Shocks Silicon Valley | Youtube

In this episode, I discuss several topics related to startups and fundraising. I highlight the increasing number of venture-backed startups that are shutting down and share some strategies for startup founders. I then mention three opportunities for funding, including Berkeley's Skydeck program, the AI grant, and Y Combinator.

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I also talk about the importance of maximizing online media presence as a founder and introduce Flippa, a platform for buying and selling digital businesses.

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Takeaways

• The number of venture-backed startups shutting down is increasing, making it a difficult time for many founders.

• There are several opportunities for funding, including Berkeley's Skydeck program, the AI grant, and Y Combinator.

• Maximizing online media presence is crucial for founders and platforms like Flippa can help in valuing and selling digital businesses.

• To make a startup more attractive to investors in a tough market, founders should focus on growth benchmarks, market potential, and building relationships.

Titles

• Maximizing Online Media Presence as a Founder

• Flippa: Valuing and Selling Digital Businesses

Sound Bites

• "Venture shutdowns are increasing, making it a difficult time for many founders."

• "Funding opportunities: Berkeley Skydeck, AI grant, and Y Combinator."

Chapters

Introduction and Overview

Increasing Number of Venture-Backed Startups Shutting Down

Opportunities for Funding: Berkeley Skydeck, AI Grant, and Y Combinator

Maximizing Online Media Presence as a Founder

Flippa: Valuing and Selling Digital Businesses

Making a Startup Attractive to Investors in a Tough Market

Conclusion

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