This document summarizes perspectives on venture capital funding and entrepreneurship from 2005 to 2009 during and after the dot-com bubble recession. It includes quotes that describe how in 2005 it was seen as a great time to be an entrepreneur due to low costs, but by 2008 some were questioning if venture capital would be impacted by the recession. It also discusses how founders and VCs grew more independent over time and how common stock lost value. The document advocates for more sustainable "lifestyle businesses" and the lean startup approach with low burn rates.