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Kirsty Nathoo

08/22/19

@ Y Combinator

Cash is the lifeblood of every business, and running out of cash means the business dies with no way back.

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Kirsty Nathoo - Managing Startup Finances

@ Y Combinator

Kirsty Nathoo - Managing Startup Finances

08/22/19

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Kirsty Nathoo

08/22/19

@ Y Combinator

Many startups fail to realize they are running out of cash until it's too late to turn things around.

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Kirsty Nathoo

08/22/19

@ Y Combinator

Most startups fail because they run out of money, but you can avoid this by understanding your cash balance, expenses, and having a clear plan for profitability.

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Mark Cuban

03/30/24

@ Lex Fridman

No business has ever survived without sales, so being able to sell is vital for an entrepreneur.

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Mayur Kamat

05/22/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Every trade-off in fintech is existential; a wrong decision could mean the end of the business.

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Michael Seibel

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

When you're default dead, failing to raise funds can lead to the end of your business, while default alive gives you more margin for error.

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Jensen Huang

06/24/11

@ Stanford Online

In the early days of a startup, survival is crucial; as CEO, you're either making money, saving money, or raising money.

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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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Michael Seibel

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

In an operationally intensive business, it's essential to be significantly better than competitors at managing finances and operations to succeed.

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Gregg Favalora

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

Many startups fail because they don't adequately map out the flow of money in their target market, which is essential for securing funding and sustaining operations.