The rules of VC are changing: Here’s what founders should be considering in the new era

Over the last several years, VC money has been abundant and relatively cheap. This created an environment where everyone’s motto became, “growth at all costs.” Seemingly, the recipe for a successful venture-backed company became very cookie-cutter: Raise capital every 18 months; invest heavily in go-to-market; grow revenue at a ‘standard’ rate that triples in year 1, triples again in year 2, and then doubles thereafter. READ MORE