Burn Rate Hiring Portfolio Sales Cycle 
ithacaVC
MAY 20, 2014
This is mostly because I sit on many portfolio company boards for which I simply do not understand at a fundamental level the technologies. Ask: why is your burn rate so high and is it sustainable? Did you hire too quickly? Ask: how does the buying coop work and how will it impact your sales cycle.
YoungUpstarts
AUGUST 19, 2016
While you absolutely need to keep an eye on earnings and burn rate, human capital is ultimately the fuel that makes the machine run. Talent development can even strengthen a company’s investment portfolio. Depending on your startup’s needs, it can be a toss-up on whether to hire for attitude or skill.
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