Financial Insights

Growth Finance

CAC Payback Period: The Timing Metric That Predicts Startup Survival

CAC payback period isn't just another metric—it's the timing signal that separates sustainable growth from cash-burning chaos. Learn how to calculate it correctly and use …

Jan 23, 2026 Read more →

Growth Finance

SaaS Unit Economics: The Expansion Revenue Paradox

Most SaaS founders celebrate net revenue retention without realizing it's masking deteriorating unit economics. We break down the expansion revenue paradox and show you how …

Jan 23, 2026 Read more →

Fundraising

Series A Preparation: The Cap Table & Equity Structure Crisis

Your cap table is the first thing investors audit—and the last thing most founders fix before Series A. Learn how to structure equity correctly, resolve …

Jan 23, 2026 Read more →

Tax Strategy

R&D Tax Credits for Startups: The Funding Round Timing Trap

Raising capital dramatically changes your R&D tax credit strategy. We explain the funding round timing trap that costs startups thousands—and how to navigate it before …

Jan 23, 2026 Read more →

CFO Insights

CEO Financial Metrics: The Frequency Problem Killing Real-Time Decision-Making

Most CEOs track financial metrics on a monthly cadence—a rhythm that's too slow for startup decision-making. We reveal the frequency problem destroying real-time visibility and …

Jan 23, 2026 Read more →

Financial Operations

Burn Rate vs. Available Capital: The Runway Math That Saves Startups

Burn rate and runway are more than metrics—they're survival tools. This guide covers the calculation methods, common mistakes, and how to structure your capital availability …

Jan 23, 2026 Read more →

Financial Operations

The Cash Flow Visibility Gap: Why Most Startups Don't Know Where Their Money Actually Goes

Most startups can't answer a simple question: where is our cash right now, and where will it be in 4 weeks? We explain why visibility …

Jan 23, 2026 Read more →

Financial Operations

The Financial Model Validation Gap: Why Founders Build Models Nobody Uses

Most startup financial models fail not because the math is wrong, but because founders never validate their assumptions against reality. We'll walk you through the …

Jan 22, 2026 Read more →

Financial Operations

The Series A Finance Ops Scaling Gap: Building Systems Before You Break Them

After Series A closes, most startups face a hidden crisis: their financial operations weren't designed to scale. This playbook shows founders which systems to prioritize, …

Jan 22, 2026 Read more →

Fundraising

SAFE vs Convertible Notes: The Founder Governance Risk Nobody Discusses

Most founders compare SAFE and convertible notes on valuation caps and discounts. But the real risk isn't financial—it's governance. We break down the control implications …

Jan 22, 2026 Read more →