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Kirsty Nathoo

08/22/19

@ Y Combinator

Calculating your burn rate is straightforward: it's the difference between money in and money out, which you can find in your bank statements.

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Kirsty Nathoo - Managing Startup Finances

@ Y Combinator

Kirsty Nathoo - Managing Startup Finances

08/22/19

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Dalton Caldwell

10/23/24

@ Y Combinator

Burn rate refers to the amount of money a startup spends each month; it's crucial for founders to monitor this to ensure they don't run out of funds, even if they have high revenue.

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Kirsty Nathoo

08/22/19

@ Y Combinator

Your runway is how long you can operate before running out of money, calculated by dividing your bank balance by your average burn rate.

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Tom Blomfield

12/16/23

@ Y Combinator

Include burn rate and runway in investor updates; these metrics are crucial for understanding your startup's financial health.

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Kirsty Nathoo

08/22/19

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to be honest about your burn rate; misrepresenting it only leads to self-deception about your financial situation.

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Kirsty Nathoo

08/22/19

@ Y Combinator

You should know your bank balance, the money coming in, and the money going out to ensure your company's financial health.

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David Rusenko

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Keep your burn rate low; if you only have enough cash for a few iterations but need many more, it won't work.

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Naval Ravikant

06/05/19

@ PowerfulJRE

To achieve financial freedom, focus on generating passive income without needing to work actively, and keep your burn rate low.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/28/17

@ Y Combinator

Founders should know key metrics like cash position and burn rate to communicate effectively with investors.

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Andrew Huberman

04/03/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Calories in versus calories out is the fundamental formula for fat loss and weight management; if you consume more calories than you burn, you will gain weight, primarily in the form of fat.