Are startups today more recession-proof than startups from the 80s/90s?

This intriguing question was posted yesterday by Phillip Swan on the community platform I run. It got me thinking a lot.

Are they?

If so – what’s driving this?

If not – how come?

And is that something to be concerned about with a recession looming and many of these teams have never lived through an extended period of global stagnation?

What’s your POV?