finance
Cash Position Reader
Days of runway at current burn. The number that ends panic.
5 min/week once set up.
What it is
Calculates how many months you can operate at current burn before depleting reserves. Updated weekly from your bank balance + 13-week forecast.
When to use it
Every Monday morning. Used together with the 13-week forecast.
How it works
- 1.Bank balance ÷ monthly net burn = runway in months
- 2.Track weekly to catch trend changes
- 3.Set alert thresholds: 9 months (pause hires), 6 months (urgent action), 3 months (emergency mode)
Outcome
You always know runway. You make hiring + investment decisions on facts, not vibes.