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Metrics for Raising Money in a Challenging Environment
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To raise money in this environment, you need at least three or four great metrics and none that are dangerous. Companies that made great returns in moments of true dislocation, like Apollo or Blackstone, were the barbarians at the gates.

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Default Alive refers to being cash flow positive or having the potential to be so based on the money a company has on hand.
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Default Alive
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Default Alive refers to being cash flow positive or having the potential to be so based on the money a company has on hand. While this is a desirable position to be in for companies, it can be difficult for early-stage companies to achieve.

Chapter
Metrics for Raising Money in a Challenging Environment
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E83: Market slide continues, and how to address Uvalde
Podcast
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
Companies that adjust their burn rate and runway in response to changes in the market have a higher chance of success while those who do not may face issues, such as layoffs, in the future.
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Startup Burn Rate
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Companies that adjust their burn rate and runway in response to changes in the market have a higher chance of success while those who do not may face issues, such as layoffs, in the future.

Chapter
Metrics for Raising Money in a Challenging Environment
Episode
E83: Market slide continues, and how to address Uvalde
Podcast
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg