Start-Ups in Austerity

January 20, 2023
10:15–11:00 (Europe/Amsterdam time zone)

About this session

The geopolitical tensions, inflation and supply disruptions impacting start-ups worldwide are resulting in a lack of free-flowing capital, while market sentiment is shifting from a growth-at-all-costs mentality to a profitability and sustainable business model. What’s the new formula for calculating the valuation of a start-up and how can the overall ecosystem ensure that start-ups embody a...
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Speakers

ZB
Zachary Bogue
Managing Partner and Co-Founder
DCVC
JZ
Jack Zhang
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Airwallex

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