First Round Guide to Navigating COVID-19
Crisis playbook for planning, leading & funding your startup
First Round Guide to Navigating COVID-19 launched on April 9, 2020 with 16 votes, #1,149 of 5,003 launches that month and more than 50% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 6 years on.
What it does
This comprehensive field guide for founders has templates, data, resources and real-world advice from recession-era leaders, investors and current CEOs. Get tactical thoughts on scenario planning, managing runway, fundraising and leading your team in this crisis.
We've tapped First Round partners, recession-era founders and our community of CEOs to put together the most comprehensive guide available about what it takes to lead a startup during this economic crisis. From extending your runway and reducing burn to supporting your team, this guide tackles the tough questions startup leaders are asking right now.
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