8.14.24 Empower Hour

Clark Wilkes, a partner at Presidio Legal and former manager at Dell Technologies Capital, discusses the current state of venture capital, highlighting the slowdown in funding since the 2020-2021 boom while noting the strength of seed and early-stage investments. He emphasizes the importance of proper documentation, networking, and understanding investor types, as well as the challenges of startup valuations and the evolving definitions of funding rounds. Attendees are encouraged to prepare thoroughly for fundraising and to connect with Dell Tech Advisors for support.