Who This Helps
You're a growth marketer who crunches numbers but still gets stuck when you present them. Your boss wants a clear yes or no on budget. Your team wants to move fast. The Founder Finance Basics Mission Pack is built for exactly this moment.
Mini Case
Ben runs growth at a SaaS startup. Revenue is up 12% this quarter, but cash is flat. He needs a runway forecast he can explain and act on. He runs the numbers: 7 months of runway left. His gut says cut spend. But his boss wants proof. Ben uses the Runway Forecast mission from the Founder Finance Basics Mission Pack to build a one-page forecast that shows exactly where cuts land. The result? His boss approves a 20% spend reduction in 3 days.
Do This Now (5 Steps)
- Pull your last 3 months of cash burn and revenue. Write them down.
- Calculate your runway: cash on hand divided by monthly net burn.
- Add a worst-case scenario: what if revenue drops 15%? Run the numbers.
- Build a one-page summary with three numbers: current runway, worst-case runway, and the one action you recommend.
- Present it in your next 1:1. Say: "Here's the number. Here's the risk. Here's my ask."
Avoid These Traps
- Don't hide the bad news. If runway is tight, say it first.
- Don't use jargon like "net burn rate" without defining it. Say "cash we spend each month."
- Don't present a spreadsheet. One page. Three numbers. One ask.
- Don't wait for permission to act. Show the math, then propose the move.
- Don't forget to update your forecast every month. Runway changes fast.
Your Win by Friday
By Friday, you'll have a runway forecast that your boss understands and approves. You'll know exactly how many months you have, what happens if revenue dips, and what to do next. No more guessing. No more stalled decisions. Just a clear path forward.