U.S. Government Shutdown: What Startups Need to Know
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The U.S. government shutdown, the first in seven years, could disrupt startups and the tech sector in major ways.
Key impacts include:
Delayed deal flow and venture investments.
Frozen visa processing for H-1B workers and green cards, slowing down high-skilled hiring.
Uncertainty for long-term planning amid political unpredictability.Founders and investors should brace for delays, revisit hiring pipelines, and plan for cash-flow contingencies. If your startup relies on international talent or pending deals, now is the time to assess risk.
#Startups #TechNews #USGovernment #VisaDelays #Entrepreneurship
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First U.S. gov shutdown in 7 years hits startups hardest:
Deal flow & VC slowed
H-1B & green card visas frozen
Long-term planning clouded by politics
Tech thrives on speed—uncertainty is the real tax. #startup #techpolicy