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#146 - Startup School Week 5 Recap - Kirsty Nathoo and Kevin Hale

Y Combinator Startup Podcast

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Financial Fundamentals for Startups

This chapter highlights essential financial metrics that startup founders must monitor to maintain their company's health, focusing on bank balance, incoming revenue, outgoing expenses, burn rate, and runway. It emphasizes the need for founders to have a clear understanding of their financial situation, encouraging regular reviews and realistic projections to avoid common pitfalls. By drawing parallels with personal relationships, it discusses the importance of effective communication in managing co-founder dynamics while navigating financial challenges.

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