Startup Resilience: Navigating Layoffs, Networking, and Defense Innovation

Explore the remarkable 80% decline in startup layoffs in 2024, signaling a potential end to the funding winter, while also addressing the increase in company closures. Discover how Japanese entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley are building a support network over shared meals, and learn about the Forge Institute's new accelerator program for defense tech startups. Plus, get inspired by 25 must-follow YouTube channels for entrepreneurs, offering insights and strategies for success in the ever-evolving startup landscape.

Sources:
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/business/in-other-news/layoffs-decline-80-among-startups-in-2024-1852030
https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Startups/Japan-startup-founders-build-Silicon-Valley-network-one-meal-at-a-time
https://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article/forge-institute-launches-accelerator-for-defense-tech-startups/
https://www.eu-startups.com/2025/01/discover-25-must-follow-youtube-channels-for-startups-and-entrepreneurs/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:40) Layoffs decline 80% among startups in 2024
(00:03:30) Japan startup founders build Silicon Valley network one meal at a time
(00:06:26) Forge Institute Launches Accelerator for Defense Tech Startups
(00:09:41) Discover 25 must-follow YouTube channels for startups and entrepreneurs