Amid high interest rates and election uncertainty, navigating the startup landscape has never been more challenging. Fortunately, our special guest, Steve Lord, is here to offer a broader perspective that may help ease your mind.

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.

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.

Steve expands on:

• The macro factors that are making the startup landscape and fundraising more difficult right now
• The pros and cons of using Venture Debt to extend your cash runway
• Why a rigorous due diligence process that addresses all the “Gotchas” is a good thing for your startup
• Finding investors who are allies and who can make your company better
• The value of delegating to subject matter experts so you can stay focused on your product
• The cyclical nature of VC funding and the strategic responses startups can take 

Tune in for practical tips on how to survive and even thrive in today’s startup environment. 

----Stay connected with our host, Kate Adams, here on LinkedIn!