The rules of growth have changed. It will be held in 2025 at TechCrunch on October 27-29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, bringing together over 10,000 startups and VC leaders to explore how founders are adapting in a market that doesn't look like they were five years ago. Andreesen Horowitz's David George will then be featured in the premier industry stage, on October 27th, to employ the microphone for fireside chat.
What happens if your company stays private longer?
Startups today can reach a multi-billion dollar valuation, cash out early employees, and stay private much longer than their predecessors. However, there are trade-offs between these benefits. The late founders are currently facing new expectations regarding capital efficiency, liquidity and growth strategies. This fireside chat with David George, general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, unlocks what you really need to build a permanent business in today's VC landscape.
George leads the A16Z growth investment team and is advocating the most iconic technology names of the past decade, including Airbnb, Slack, Opendoor and Uber. His insight into how capital is unfolding drives the founder the unusual look behind the curtains of what growth investors are looking for now, from early rounds to late staged funding to secondary markets.
Why this conversation is important now
With fewer IPOs, more burn scrutiny, more capital and staying private for longer, today's late-stage companies are navigating a completely different set of incentives. This session explores how the IPO window is changing, the role secondary plays in employee liquidity, and how startups can set themselves on a longer timeline as they move towards greater outcomes.
Don't miss this conversation with one of the most experienced growth investors in the game. Join 10,000 Tech, Startup and VC leaders during TechCrunch's Moscone West's public phase on October 27th.