The State of the Startup Ecosystem

Episode notes

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.

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