Financial Insights

Growth Finance

SaaS Unit Economics: The Benchmarking Trap That Breaks Growth

SaaS founders obsess over industry benchmarks for unit economics. But comparing your CAC to a competitor in a different market can destroy your growth. We …

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CFO Insights

The Fractional CFO Skills Gap: What Your Startup Actually Needs

Most founders hire a fractional CFO for the title, not the specific skills their business actually needs. Learn which CFO capabilities drive real financial control …

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Financial Operations

The Series A Finance Ops Debt Problem: Why You're Inheriting Tomorrow's Crisis

After closing Series A, most founders inherit a financial operations debt they didn't know existed. Discover how this debt forms, why it derails growth, and …

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Fundraising

SAFE vs Convertible Notes: The Negotiation Leverage Founders Lose

Most founders focus on dilution percentages when choosing between SAFE notes and convertible notes. But we've found the real cost lies in negotiation leverage you …

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Tax Strategy

R&D Tax Credit Timing: When to Claim vs. When to Wait

The timing of when you claim an R&D tax credit can dramatically impact its value to your startup. We break down the strategic window most …

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Financial Operations

The Cash Flow Rhythm Problem: Why Monthly Models Miss Your Startup's Real Cycles

Most startups forecast cash flow monthly—but their actual cash moves weekly. We explain why this timing mismatch creates blind spots and how to align your …

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Fundraising

Series A Preparation: The Financial Narrative That Wins Investors

Most founders prepare for Series A by obsessing over metrics. But the real edge comes from building a coherent financial narrative that explains *why* your …

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CFO Insights

The Fractional CFO Roadmap: From Hire to Real Financial Control

Most founders hire a fractional CFO and expect immediate financial clarity. Here's what actually happens in the first 90 days, and how to structure the …

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Financial Operations

CEO Financial Metrics: The Reporting Lag That Costs You Weeks

Most CEOs make critical decisions based on financial data that's 2-4 weeks old. We show you which metrics require real-time visibility, which can safely lag, …

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Financial Operations

Burn Rate Seasonality: The Hidden Cash Drain Most Founders Miss

Most founders calculate burn rate as a flat monthly average—and it's costing them months of runway they don't know they've lost. Seasonality in spending, hiring …

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