Financial Insights

Financial Operations

The Financial Model Timing Problem: When to Build, Rebuild, and When It Kills Growth

Most founders build a startup financial model once and never touch it again—or rebuild it constantly without clear triggers. We reveal the specific inflection points …

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Fundraising

SAFE vs Convertible Notes: The Investor Control Mechanics Founders Ignore

Most founders focus on valuation caps and discount rates when comparing SAFE notes vs convertible notes. But the real risk lies in investor control mechanics—board …

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Financial Operations

The Series A Finance-Technology Mismatch: Systems vs. Complexity

Series A founders often invest in advanced financial technology before mastering their core processes. We show you how to match technology adoption to actual operational …

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Financial Operations

The Cash Flow Reconciliation Gap: Why Your Balance Sheet Doesn't Match Reality

Most startups track cash flow and accounting records separately, creating dangerous blind spots. Learn why reconciliation failures hide real liquidity problems—and how to prevent them.

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Growth Finance

SaaS Unit Economics: The Contribution Margin Waterfall Founders Ignore

Most SaaS founders optimize the wrong unit economics metrics. We'll show you how to build a contribution margin waterfall that reveals where your unit economics …

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CFO Insights

Burn Rate Runway: The Cash Depletion Pattern Most Founders Misread

Most founders calculate runway as total cash divided by monthly burn—and get blindsided when they run out of money months earlier. We break down the …

Feb 06, 2026 Read more →

Fundraising

Series A Prep: The Metric Prioritization Problem Founders Get Wrong

Most founders obsess over the wrong metrics during Series A preparation. We break down exactly which KPIs move investor decisions, how to calculate them correctly, …

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Growth Finance

CAC Benchmarks That Actually Matter: Industry-Specific Playbooks

CAC benchmarks vary wildly by industry, business model, and go-to-market strategy. We break down what healthy customer acquisition cost looks like for SaaS, marketplaces, B2B, …

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CFO Insights

The Fractional CFO Role Expansion: Beyond Monthly Reporting

Most founders think a fractional CFO handles monthly reporting and basic accounting. The reality is far more valuable. Learn how fractional CFO services evolve with …

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Tax Strategy

R&D Tax Credit Timing: The Startup Phase Mistake Costing You Cash

Most startups claim R&D tax credits reactively—after tax season arrives. We've seen founders leave 40% of available credits unclaimed by not timing claims strategically around …

Feb 06, 2026 Read more →