Ann Miura-Ko, Byron Deeter, and Salim Teja: Raising Venture Capital

May 27 | On the Elevate Main Stage

COVID-19 has shaken the global economic market. A few weeks ago, VC firm Sequoia Capital sent a letter to their founders warning that the coronavirus was a black swan event and startups should brace themselves for turbulence. In this episode of Elevate Live, three top-tier venture capitalists will discuss the effects COVID-19 has has had on their portfolio and investment strategy, how startups can weather the storm and anticipated shifts in the funding environment. Our panel of experts will share their advice for startup founders, the guiding principles all companies must follow no matter if it’s a bull or bear market, and where they think the next hot opportunity will be.

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