Investors Offer Tips on Navigating the Changing Startup Economy at Dallas Startup Week

With an economic downturn taking hold of public markets, the effects are trickling down to early-stage startups—and both founders and investors are pivoting to navigate their way forward.

Throughout the discussion, the panelists dropped a few tips to help founders continue to approach earlier-stage investors amid the current market.

• Focus on bridge/extension rounds

• Know your business

• Pitch decks should reflect slower growth

• Build relationships with venture capitalists before raising