It is likely that some companies will fail simply as a result of fate and timing. The shift is simply too dramatic. Ultimately, this will be a much healthier market for building long-term, lasting companies. A return to sound business fundamentals is unmistakably constructive, and the potential opportunities for innovation are still quite numerous. The only real problem is transitioning internal expectations quickly and surviving the external transition as the markets self-correct.
Patience is once again a virtue.