Up and Running

AUGUST 8, 2018

It only takes an hour each month, keeps the management team up to speed on everything that’s going on in the company, and helps us plan and manage in a lean and effective way. Most importantly, we review our cash position and cash flow. What does our cash flow forecast look like for the next few months?

Software Review 65

Software Review Business Plan Product Forecast 65

Up and Running

JUNE 21, 2013

There are a series of “levers” in your business that will affect your cash position. You need to engage in Lean Planning. Business Planning Finance Sales & Marketing business advice Sabrina Parsons small business startup advice' You NEED to understand those levers. You need to develop a data-based culture.

Small Business 153

Small Business Software Review Lean Advertising 153

Up and Running

JULY 14, 2015

An early stage startup will want to access funds to help further validate its business proposition. Operating lean should be the mantra of all businesses. The temptation to spend the extra money you have can result in you burning through a large amount of cash with a disproportionate amount of progress and value to show for it.

Technical Review 60

Technical Review Valuation Due Diligence Finder 60

Feld Thoughts

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

They need to raise money before building anything substantial after determining that they needed a little dough to follow the Lean Startup methodology. In startup time, that feels like forever. One of them used to be a lead developer at [insert hot consumer tech company here].

Burn Rate 152

Burn Rate Equity Software Review Early Stage 152

ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 26, 2022

I founded a startup years ago, and that’s how I started getting a taste of it. The startup didn’t work out, but I found ways to be around it, whether it was on the sales side in Goldman for a few years. How does that translate into advice that you give to your startups? I like the get fit and lean in.

Partner 132

Partner Cofounder Retention Acquisition 132

Ben's Blog

MAY 15, 2020

Brian : There’s a question here for the super-early-stage startups, those that are experiencing tailwinds: is the tailwind the end, or is it a means to an end? What I mean by that is, let’s say I’m an ed-tech startup that’s focused on some kind of product for home schooling.

Founder 36

Founder Conversion Technical Review Cash Position 36

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

But if you’re writing a plan as an internal guide for strategic growth, you should consider a lighter version— a Lean Plan. A Lean Plan can also serve as an initial plan that helps you think through all the aspects of starting your business. Startup costs. Your problem and solution. Financial plan. Appendix (optional).

Business Plan 63

Business Plan Curation Balance Sheet Intellectual Property 63