The recession is bad for everyone. But is it worse for arts organizations? Yes and no. “We are in tough times in the arts just like everybody else,” says Russell Willis Taylor, CEO of National Arts Strategies. “Access to capital has always been difficult, and it’s not going to get easier. Even rich people don’t [...]
The Recession: An Awakening Experience; Conversation with Russell Willis Taylor
March 27th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Entrepreneurs, Talents, Innovators
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Startups: Starting during a recession
December 2nd, 2008 · 10 Comments · Entrepreneurs
How bad is it for startups seeking financing? This is the title of a post by Jeremy Liew on November 24th[1]. Well, it’s bad and as usual, Jeremy Liew says it pretty much like it is:
Angel financing had dried;
A slowing economy has reduced near term revenue growth expectations;
Venture Capitalists are focusing on their portfolio companies.
Jeremy Liew [...]
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