Useful Financial Links Roundup – 2008/10/10

Here are links to some pieces on the economy I’ve found most useful over the past few weeks. I’ve posted many of these on my Twitter feed but thought it might also be useful to bundle them into a blog post.

For everyone:

For startups:

  • Sequoia Capital did a secret presentation called "R.I.P. Good Times" to their portfolio companies this week. They gave their analysis of the current financial turmoil and advised the companies on what to do in order to survive. Someone has helpfully leaked the presentation, which you can find on VentureBeat. In short, they are telling companies to move to a strong cash position (e.g. by making cuts to reduce burn rates), consider M&A, and lower expectations of additional funding. Their punchline: "Get real or go home".
  • Angel investor Ron Conway gave similar advice to companies he has invested in. 

2 Responses to Useful Financial Links Roundup – 2008/10/10

  1. Thanks Osh, great links. I actually saw Ron Conway talk at the recent TechCrunch50. Well spoken and a straight shooter on funding, I think he gives good advice.

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