Why Your Startup Runway Calculation Is Probably Wrong
Most startup runway numbers are off by 2-4 months. Trailing burn, lumpy timing, and gross-vs-net confusion. The cleaner method, from a fractional CFO.
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Most startup runway numbers are off by 2-4 months. Trailing burn, lumpy timing, and gross-vs-net confusion. The cleaner method, from a fractional CFO.
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Notes from a fractional CFO at Johnson Strategic Advisory. Strategic finance, fundraising, and operating posts for U.S. and LATAM startup founders.