Theskydeck: Optimism tempered by realistic expectations as SkyDeck founders seek funding

SkyDeck wrapped up its latest program this week, and founders who went through the accelerator are now grappling with an increasingly challenging funding environment. Fifteen startups participated in the program's current Batch 15. Along with three alumni companies, they pitched investors on Tuesday during the accelerator's semi-annual Demo Day. Around 1,200 people signed up for the hybrid event, about half of whom attended in person at UC Berkeley's campus - a 50% to 60% increase over the past...