Published Jan 27, 2024

Unicorns: now and then with Aileen Lee | E1887

Aileen Lee, founder of Cowboy Ventures, joins Jason Calacanis to dissect the shifting venture capital and unicorn startup landscape, emphasizing the necessity for strategic foresight amidst valuation changes and talent dynamics, and addressing challenges from overcapitalization and lax governance.

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Investing Through Cycles

Venture Opportunities Today

Empowering Startups

Unicorn Exits

The Future of Enterprise Software

Performance Hacks

Lessons from Unicorns

Jumpstart Your Business

Unicorns' Valuations

Late Stage Investments

Founder Fridays: Building Connections

Navigating Enterprise Challenges

Building Customer Rosters

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Startup Talent DynamicsThe discussion shifts to the changing dynamics of talent distribution, diversity, and the future of skills in the startup ecosystem. Aileen Lee and Jason Calacanis explore how these factors influence the industry's landscape and the responsibilities that come with them.

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