Master exit strategy decisions (2025): IPO (18-24 months, $4-10M cost, 6.1x EV/Revenue public median), acquisition (80% of tech exits, 3-6 month timeline, $120M fintech average), staying independent (bootstrapping, 2x likely to hit profitability by year 2). Post-exit founder life: liquidity,…
Unit Economics at Scale: LTV, CAC, Payback Period, CAC Ratio
Master SaaS unit economics (2025): LTV/CAC formulas and calculations, 3:1 ratio benchmark, 6.8-month median CAC payback period, B2B vs B2C benchmarks, improving unit economics, profitability path, 2025 CAC trends (+14% increase), investor expectations. Table of Contents Why Unit Economics Matter:…
Building Product Roadmap: Customer Feedback to Feature Priority
Master product roadmapping (2025): 7-step customer feedback to feature process, prioritization frameworks (RICE, MoSCoW, Kano, JTBD), roadmap tools comparison ($7.75-$59/user/month), communication strategies, iteration cycles, avoiding common mistakes, stakeholder alignment. Table of Contents Why Roadmap Matters: Moving Beyond Chaos 7-Step Process:…
Founder Role Evolution: When to Step Back & When to Lead
Master founder-to-CEO transition (2025): Founder vs CEO role differences, 4 growth stages requiring role evolution, when to delegate vs lead, hiring external CEO (44% external appointments Spencer Stuart 2024), board roles post-founder, succession planning, avoiding founder burnout, staying engaged without…
Scaling From 10 to 100 People: Founder’s Scaling Checklist
Master the 10→100 scaling transition (2025): Shift from flat to functional org structure, hire 75-90 people in 18-24 months, build manager layer (VP/Head roles), preserve culture through “first 10 hires are critical,” implement systems (OKRs, KPIs, communication), solve founder communication…
Series B Explained: When & How to Raise Series B (Step-by-Step)
Master Series B fundraising (2025): $5M-$10M ARR requirement, 15-20% monthly growth rate, $20M-$60M median raise (up from $15M historically), 90-120 day timeline, Series B investor types, complete preparation checklist, data room requirements, due diligence process. Table of Contents What is…
Secondary Funding: Previous Investors Doubling Down
Master secondary funding and follow-on investments (2025): Pro-rata rights explained, how existing investors maintain ownership, follow-on investment strategy, when to ask early investors for more capital, relationship building, signal value, 50% of early-stage VC reserves allocated for follow-ons. Table of…
Women Founders Fund & Diversity Funding Opportunities
Master women founder and diversity funding (2025): Female Founders Fund ($275M), Women VCs ($1.5B+ AUM), Black Girl Ventures, 500+ investor networks, grants up to ₹50 lakh, angel networks, equity crowdfunding, 2.3% women funding gap, sector-specific programs, practical strategies for underrepresented…
Government Grants & DPIIT Recognition: Free Funding You’re Missing
Master government funding for Indian startups (2025): Startup India scheme benefits, DPIIT recognition process, 100% income tax exemption (3 years), ASPIRE scheme grants up to ₹100 lakh, SISFS seed funding up to ₹50 lakh, government procurement access, angel tax exemption,…
Due Diligence Explained: What Investors Will Ask About
Master startup due diligence (2025): Financial audit checklist, team credential verification, customer reference calls, legal documentation review, technical code audit, what VCs evaluate, how to prepare comprehensive data room. Table of Contents What is Due Diligence and Why It Matters…