5 Qualities of the Best Fractional CFOs for Startups
The best fractional CFOs for startups are trusted partners, excellent collaborators and communicators, and add exponential value.
Need More Runway? Five Steps to Extend Cash
Look critically at your spend and analyze the trade-off between a growth-at-all-costs approach and a more cash-conscious one.
A Deep Tech VC on Market Timing, Female Leadership & Diversity
Jeff Burkland chats with Lu Zhang about her experience as a founder, how her fund chooses companies, and her quest to bring more diversity to startups.
Improve Your SaaS Gross Margin
Gross margin is one of the critical metrics VCs and other investors look at when evaluating a SaaS company.
Four Things Startup Founders Should Do Now to Prepare for a Downturn
Startups that stay focused, stay alert, and make smart changes to navigate the coming months can survive and emerge on top when things rebound.
3 Tools to Extend Your Startup’s Cash Runway
Concerned about how current world events might impact your startup? Here are three tools to help you extend your cash runway.
The 3 C’s of Downturn Planning: Cash, Communication, Contingency
Two Burkland CFOs recently joined a special episode of Startup Success to share candid advice on preparing for a downturn.
What is a Startup CFO’s Role in Fundraising?
A startup CFO’s role in fundraising includes targeting the right VCs, preparing for due diligence, and managing runway between rounds.
Critical Series A Finance Metrics for SaaS Startups
SaaS startups need strong metrics for Series A funding that demonstrate traction, growth, profitability, and efficiency.
Financial Benchmarks for SaaS Startups, a Self-Assessment Tool
Wondering how your SaaS startup compares to others? Find out with our Financial Benchmarks for SaaS Startups table.