Financial Insights

Fundraising

SAFE vs Convertible Notes: The Founder Cap Table Impact Most Miss

SAFE and convertible notes create different ownership trajectories. We break down how each affects your cap table, future dilution, and founder control through Series A …

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Financial Operations

The Series A Finance Ops Metrics Problem: Measuring What Matters

After Series A, most startups measure the wrong financial operations metrics—vanity indicators instead of drivers of cash visibility and operational control. We break down the …

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Financial Operations

The Cash Flow Contingency Gap: Why Startups Plan for One Scenario

Founders typically build one cash flow forecast based on expected growth. But what happens when revenue misses by 20%? We show you how to build …

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Growth Finance

SaaS Unit Economics: The Churn-LTV Inverse Problem Founders Overlook

Most founders optimize LTV and churn separately—a costly mistake. This guide reveals the inverse relationship between these metrics and how to balance growth with retention …

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Fundraising

Series A Preparation: The Operational Readiness Gap Investors Test First

Most founders focus on polishing metrics for Series A, but investors spend more time testing operational maturity. We'll show you the hidden readiness gaps they …

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CFO Insights

Burn Rate Allocation: Why Your Spending Mix Matters More Than Total Burn

Most founders obsess over total burn rate but ignore how that money is allocated. We explain why your spending mix—not just the total—determines whether you'll …

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Growth Finance

CAC Decay: Why Your Customer Acquisition Cost Climbs as You Scale

Most founders expect customer acquisition cost to decrease with scale. Instead, they watch it climb. We'll show you why CAC decay happens and the operational …

Feb 07, 2026 Read more →

CFO Insights

Fractional CFO Timing: The Growth Stage Trap Founders Miss

Most founders hire a fractional CFO too late—after financial damage is done. Discover the specific growth milestones and financial signals that indicate you need CFO-level …

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Tax Strategy

R&D Tax Credits Beyond Section 41: The Startup Strategy Gap

Most startups know about R&D tax credits, but they're missing critical strategic elements that compound your savings over time. Here's what successful founders leverage that …

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CFO Insights

CEO Financial Metrics: The Metric Hierarchy Problem Killing Your Prioritization

CEOs typically monitor 15-25 metrics monthly, but only 3-4 actually drive strategic decisions. We'll show you how to build a metric hierarchy that separates signal …

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