The 2008 Financial Crisis vs. Coronavirus Effects on Tech Startups

More than a decade ago, the startup world was rocked by the worst recession in a generation. Venture capitalist Rob Antoniades of Information VP believes things are very different this time.

In 2020, COVID-19 presented an external shock to the system, forcing consumers to retreat. That has Antoniades convinced things are different this time around, and entrepreneurs managing startups are more likely to survive as long as they offer a good value proposition, and if they believe in the mantra, “Cash is King.”

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