May 24, 2026 · Dave Cotter
A practical guide for founders to read P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements. Learn what each document tells you, common misreadings to avoid, and weekly habits that keep you financially aware.
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May 22, 2026 · Dave Cotter
The five financial mistakes that kill promising startups — and the fixes that keep founders solvent. Covers cash flow, burn rate, unit economics, fundraising sizing, and expense tracking.
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April 29, 2026 · Dave Cotter
Where to find angel investors, how to prioritize them, and how to get warm introductions. The complete angel targeting and outreach frameworks are inside Fundraising 101.
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April 28, 2026 · Dave Cotter
Practical burn rate management frameworks for seed-stage founders. Learn how to track planned vs. actual burn, separate fixed and variable costs, set unit economics, and maintain runway to your Series A.
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April 8, 2026 · Dave Cotter
A practical overview of how to raise a pre-seed round — story, targeting, warm intros, and closing. The complete frameworks and investor scripts are inside Fundraising 101.
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April 8, 2026 · Dave Cotter
The 13-slide pitch deck structure investors expect — with a full breakdown of the two slides that matter most. The complete frameworks are inside Fundraising 101.
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