This Week in Startups E1043: News Roundtable! Bloomberg Beta’s Roy Bahat & Coelius Capital’s Zach Coelius on how tech is helping during the crisis, how startups should approach SMB loans, when VC funding will bounce back, Notion’s $50M raise, Zoom’s security issues, Luckin coffee & more!
Apr 7, 2020
Roy Bahat, Head of Bloomberg Beta, and Zach Coelius, Managing Partner at Coelius Capital, dive into the tech landscape's response to the COVID-19 crisis. They discuss the timeline for returning to normal, how startups can access crucial loans, and the potential bounce back of VC funding. Concerns about Zoom's security and the shocking fall of Luckin Coffee highlight the risks in today's market. The duo also explores Notion's impressive $50M raise, signaling optimism in tech investments amidst uncertainty.
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Capital Conservation
- Assume the worst-case scenario and plan for never raising money again.
- Be conservative with your capital and focus on extending your runway.
Market Rebound
- Jason Calacanis believes the venture capital market will rebound strongly.
- He plans to increase investments through his accelerator.
Generation V
- The current crisis signifies a generational change, the emergence of "Generation V" (Virtual).
- This generation will prioritize virtual experiences and drive investment in virtual technologies.