Financial Insights

Financial Operations

The Fractional CFO Integration Problem: Why Hiring Isn't Enough

Most founders hire a fractional CFO and expect immediate impact. The reality is messier. We break down the integration challenges that derail fractional CFO engagements …

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Fundraising

SAFE vs Convertible Notes: The Accounting Nightmare Founders Ignore

Most founders focus on valuation caps and discount rates when choosing between SAFEs and convertible notes. But the real damage happens in your financial statements …

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Growth Finance

CAC Payback Period vs. CAC Ratio: Which One Actually Predicts Growth

Most founders obsess over customer acquisition cost in isolation. But the real question isn't what you spend to acquire a customer—it's how fast that customer …

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Financial Operations

The Finance Ops Paradox: Why Series A Scaling Breaks Your Systems

Most Series A startups scale revenue before scaling finance operations. This creates a dangerous gap between what your systems can handle and what your growth …

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Financial Operations

Series A Preparation: The Financial Infrastructure Audit Founders Overlook

Most founders focus on pitch decks and metrics, but investors evaluate your financial infrastructure first. We reveal the critical systems audit that determines Series A …

Jan 04, 2026 Read more →

Tax Strategy

R&D Tax Credit Disqualification: The Startup Mistakes That Cost You Thousands

Many startups unknowingly disqualify themselves from R&D tax credits through overlooked compliance issues and structural decisions. We reveal the specific mistakes that cost founders money …

Jan 03, 2026 Read more →

CFO Insights

SaaS Unit Economics: The Seasonal Distortion Problem

Seasonality destroys SaaS unit economics calculations. We break down how to measure CAC, LTV, and payback period accurately when your revenue isn't flat throughout the …

Jan 03, 2026 Read more →

Financial Operations

CEO Financial Metrics: The Timing Problem Nobody Discusses

Most CEOs track the right metrics but measure them at the wrong frequency. We've discovered the timing problem that makes otherwise solid financial dashboards useless …

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Financial Operations

The Burn Rate Paradox: Why Your Money Will Run Out Faster Than You Think

Most founders calculate burn rate as a static number. We've found that actual burn rate accelerates as companies scale, compressing runway faster than spreadsheet models …

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Financial Operations

The Cash Flow Leakage Problem: Finding Hidden Drains in Your Startup

Most startups fail at cash flow management not because they don't track revenue or expenses, but because they miss where cash actually disappears. We call …

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