This chapter discusses the significance of including a financial flash page at the beginning of a board meeting presentation. It explains how this snapshot of the company's financial health addresses concerns and focuses the discussion on key metrics, promoting transparency and candidness. The chapter emphasizes the need for founders to alleviate negative assumptions and provide information on cash, burn rate, runway length, and revenue.
Today’s show:
Kruze COO, Scott Orn, joins Jason to discuss best practices for early stage startups to prepare for and execute successful board meetings. The two dive into the reasons VCs want governance through board meetings (00:56), what should be in a full board packet (6:51), formal things investors look for (11:10), and much more!
Timestamps:
(0:00) Kruze COO, Scott Orn, joins Jason
(00:56) The reasons VCs seek governance in startups and key tips for developing a standardized board presentation
(6:51) Building a startup financial package and the importance of presenting a financial flash page at the start of a board meeting.
(11:10) Essential factors investors consider during a board meeting
(15:08) The most common question regarding in-depth operational metrics
(20:51) Examining R&D and engineering support expenses in the calculation of the cost of goods sold
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