The Information’s 411 — When the VCs Start to Worry

Kate talks about the messages that VCs are giving to their porfolio companies about the steps they should take to prepare for the impact of the coronavirus. Some are saying companies should back off on hiring for the time being and make sure they have enough cash to last them through a market downturn. Plus, we explore the idea that some new businesses might emerge from the lean times—as they did during the 2008 financial crisis.