I think we're at the start of a major shift in the way technology startups are funded.
Current Trends
The two major factors that will drive the change are:
1) Less demand for venture capital
There are a few reasons for this. First, open-source technology, cloud computing, and online distribution have made it cheaper than ever to build a product and get customers.
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