Most founders plan for growth. Few plan for profit — and that’s why so many end up scaling revenue while their margins quietly disappear. In this episode, we walk through the exact process CFOs use to build a profit-first operating plan for the year ahead. You’ll learn how to set targets you can actually hit, how to protect margin as you scale, and how to build a financial structure that supports growth instead of fighting it. Inside this episode: How to define a realistic profit target for 2...
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Most founders plan for growth. Few plan for profit — and that’s why so many end up scaling revenue while their margins quietly disappear. In this episode, we walk through the exact process CFOs use to build a profit-first operating plan for the year ahead. You’ll learn how to set targets you can actually hit, how to protect margin as you scale, and how to build a financial structure that supports growth instead of fighting it. Inside this episode: How to define a realistic profit target for 2...
Runway Math Is Broken: How Founders Should Really Measure It
The CFO Edge
6 minutes
4 months ago
Runway Math Is Broken: How Founders Should Really Measure It
Is your startup sitting on enough runway to survive and thrive or are you heading for a cash crunch? In this episode, we unpack the different runway strategies founders can use depending on their stage, market conditions, and growth goals. You’ll learn the three runway mindsets, the mistakes that shorten your effective runway, and the simple framework to decide your ideal number. Follow Carol for more CFO and Financial insights: → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zcb/ → Instagram: ...
The CFO Edge
Most founders plan for growth. Few plan for profit — and that’s why so many end up scaling revenue while their margins quietly disappear. In this episode, we walk through the exact process CFOs use to build a profit-first operating plan for the year ahead. You’ll learn how to set targets you can actually hit, how to protect margin as you scale, and how to build a financial structure that supports growth instead of fighting it. Inside this episode: How to define a realistic profit target for 2...
