We’re a quarter of the way through the 2020s and for a lot of VCs and startups, it has been a period of intense ups and downs. The digital acceleration and sky-high valuations of the pandemic years were quickly replaced by the geopolitical unrest, economic uncertainty, and repricing, which has defined the last 18 to 24 months, and looks set to continue this year. Many VCs and founders have never experienced such a rapid shift, and it has sparked numerous challenges, as well as soul searching and a reassessment of how to build great businesses. READ MORE