Startup CFO Insights

Startup CFO Insights

“Actionable finance insights for founders—direct from Startup CFO Magazine at www.startup-cfo.services.” Startup CFO Insights is your go-to podcast for smart, practical finance knowledge in the startup world. Each episode distills key ideas from articles featured in the Startup CFO Magazine, available at www.startup-cfo.services

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December 6, 2025 30 mins

The fundraising landscape is changing faster than ever before. In 2026, investors will no longer focus solely on growth—but on profitable growth, AI enablement, and manageable computing costs.

In this episode, you will hear:

- Why fundraising in 2026 will differ structurally from 2025

- how AI is evolving from a tool to a new layer of business operations

- How rising infrastructure and cloud costs are changing business models

- Why meg...

Mark as Played

Startup CFO Insights helps founders and entrepreneurs make smarter financial decisions.

Mark as Played

In this episode, we dive deep into what makes a pitch deck truly investor-ready — not just good-looking slides, but a story that builds trust and momentum.

We’ll walk through the 10-Slide Framework that helps founders structure a winning narrative:

  1. The Problem

  2. Your Solution

  3. Market Opportunity

  4. Product or Service

  5. Business Model

  6. Traction

  7. Go-to-Market Strategy

  8. Competitive Landscape

  9. Team

  10. Financials & The Ask

You’ll learn how to make ea...

Mark as Played

As a founder, your financial plan isn’t just a spreadsheet—it’s the roadmap that guides your decisions and convinces others to believe in your vision. In this episode, we’ll explore the five essential questions every founder needs to answer when building a financial plan:

  • How much revenue can you realistically expect?

  • What costs will fuel your growth?

  • Where does profitability come from?

  • When—and how much—funding will you need?

  • What ...

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