When someone starts a company they often paint everything as sunshine and rainbows. General Assembly Founder Matt Brimer says it's time founders be more upfront and honest.
Grimer is also the founder of Gesundheit, a digital company focused on content that delivers positive messages. Brimer says that "when so much of the world is a battle of hearts and minds these days," there needs to be more positive content.
We may not be headed for a 2008-esque disaster, but increased geopolitical tension paired with the end of the tech boom means volatility could stick around.
The dreaded Netflix crackdown on profile sharing translated into a major boost in subscribers while the promised rate cuts seem to be a far off fantasy.
After the 2021 boom, IPO activity slowed down significantly, in part due to monetary policy – but things are getting moving again with tech-friendly companies like Iboutta and Rubrik making a public debut.