The document discusses how a new era for entrepreneurs and startups has begun since the recent recession. It outlines several positive trends that have emerged, including record numbers of startups being valued over $1 billion, a resurgence of initial public offerings, greater availability of funding for early-stage startups, lower costs of entry for starting a business, growth of startup incubators and accelerators, and social media becoming a powerful tool for entrepreneurs. The outlook for 2014 is predicted to continue bringing good news for entrepreneurs, with more investment and job opportunities at startups, though economic challenges remain.