Beyond the Headlines: What Founders Need to Know About 2024's Economic Outlook

Beyond the Headlines: What Founders Need to Know About 2024's Economic Outlook

Author: Burkland January 4, 2024 Duration: 17:52
Happy New Year! Now, onto the million dollar question: “What to expect in 2024?” For Founders, topics like will the fundraising market improvel, the impact of an election year, and the macroeconomic landscape are front and center.

Today’s guests are Steven Lord, the Managing Director of Service Delivery & Chief Learning Officer and Ardy Esmaeili, the Managing Director of Tax Practice, tackle all those burning questions.

Steve and Ardy join us to share their unique perspective and key predictions for the new year. They break down what really happened in 2023 from a data perspective and then share their outlook for the macroeconomic landscape and fundraising market in 2024. Plus Ardy gives a simple overview of tax considerations for founders to keep in mind in 2024 like R&D tax credits and sales tax.

The episode wraps up on a positive note, urging Founders to prepare for an upswing in venture activity. This short but important episode is a must-listen for any founder who wants to be prepared for 2024.

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Stay connected with our host, Kate Adams, here on LinkedIn!

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