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A messy chart of accounts tells investors something they can't unhear: this founder doesn't actually understand their business. Here's what separates amateurs from operators.
After 15 years on the buy side, I can predict which deals will fall apart within the first hour of diligence. Here are the patterns.
I keep using this term, so let me define it properly. It's not just transparency—it's traceability. Here's the difference.
A framework for understanding finance maturity. Most startups plateau at Level 3. Here's what it takes to break through.
You passed your audit. Your accountant says everything looks good. But here's what they're not checking—and what will kill your deal.
I've reviewed hundreds of data rooms. Most are disasters. Here's exactly what to include, how to organize it, and what to leave out.