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The Virus Survival Strategy For Your Startup

Steve Blank

Here are a few thoughts about operating in uncertainty in a pandemic. The questions every startup or small business CEO needs to ask now are: What’s my Burn Rate and Runway? Burn Rate and Runway. To answer the first question, take stock of your current gross burn rate i.e. how much cash are you spending each month.

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Critical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Founders

Up and Running

Many startups focus on growth (instead of profits) and often need to track KPIs that may be different from those used by established businesses: Burn rate : indicates the company’s negative cash flow or how quickly it’s spending money. This metric helps determine how much cash you need for operation and expansion.

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