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Bill Gurley
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Working remotely is not at all about the software tools that you use but rather about the culture that you've instituted as a
company.
Amid COVID-19, All of Chetan's Portfolio Companies Are Working Remotely
We make money by deploying our capital versus sitting on our capital. So, the main message to all of our entrepreneurs—and to entrepreneurs period—is that entrepreneurial spirit and entrepreneurial energy and innovation is timeless; it's not dependent on macro
environments.
The Entrepreneurial Spirit Is Timeless; Keep It Up Amid COVID-19
As we've seen over and over in the history of downturns... companies that stay disciplined and continue to execute through them come out the other side much stronger and in a position to really take advantage of the current market
dynamics.
How Chetan & Bill Are Advising Their Portfolio Companies During the Coronavirus Panic
Never do a 5 or 10% layoff because it doesn't create any meaningful gain, yet you go through all the excruciating cultural
pain.
Advice for Early-Stage Companies During Market Downturns
Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are
fearful.
Advice for Entrepreneurs: Be Greedy When Others Are Fearful
At the end of the day, when you are a private company, cash is king. And when you have prolonged periods of expansion and good times as we have, you get further and further away from that
mindset.
Advice for Early-Stage Companies During Market Downturns
Sometimes, constraints lead to
creativity.
How Zappos Founder Tony Hsieh Embodied the 'Constraints Lead to Creativity' Mindset
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COVID-19's Market Downturn Will Pass; Keep a Level Head & Don't Freak Out
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Advice for Entrepreneurs: Be Greedy When Others Are Fearful
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The Entrepreneurial Spirit Is Timeless; Keep It Up Amid COVID-19
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UGC Companies Won't Experience Disruption as More People Begin Working Remotely
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During Market Downturns, Early-Stage Startups Should Focus More on Their Product
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Comparing How Economic Recessions Impact Enterprise vs. Consumer Businesses
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The Benefits of Being a Small Company During an Economic Recession
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Amid COVID-19, All of Chetan's Portfolio Companies Are Working Remotely
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Why Early-Stage Startups Are at an Advantage During Economic Downturns
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How OpenTable Survived the 2001 Financial Crisis
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Good Organization & Communication Are Essential for Remote Teams
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As a Company, Investing in Your Product Pays Off During Market Downturns
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Advice for Early-Stage Companies During Market Downturns
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Compared to Private Businesses, It's Easier for Public Companies to Survive Market Downturns
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What Did Chetan Puttagunta Learn from the 2008 Financial Crisis?
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How Zappos Founder Tony Hsieh Embodied the 'Constraints Lead to Creativity' Mindset
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During Market Downturns, VC Deal Flow Decreases & Deal Quality Increases
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How Chetan & Bill Are Advising Their Portfolio Companies During the Coronavirus Panic
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Companies Built During Market Downturns End Up Standing the Test of Time
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