Most Indian founders are fixated on raising funds, but very few understand what an angel investor truly needs to see before cutting you that first cheque. Here’s the blunt truth: if you’re not ready to show your angel investor the numbers that matter, you’re wasting both your time and theirs. Fun…
You’re not as profitable as you think. A ₹2 crore profit sounds fantastic until you realize it’s on ₹80 crore in revenue. That’s a 2.5% margin, which is barely scraping by. Do you know what’s worse? Ignoring these numbers and blindly scaling up. Most Indian startup founders overlook the power of …
Let’s not sugarcoat it: Profit is just an opinion, but cash is a reality you cannot escape. You can paper over profits with creative accounting, but your cash flow statement will tell you the unvarnished truth. Many Indian founders get blindsided by this harsh reality, only to find themselves scr…
Most founders ignore the balance sheet until it bites them. You might think you know your company inside out because you track the income statement religiously. But missing the balance sheet’s story can cost you dearly. It’s not just a bureaucratic document for your CA to handle. It’s a snapshot …
Most Indian startup founders think they have a handle on their costs and margins. They don’t. You might believe that selling more units means more profit, but without understanding costs and margins, you’re flying blind into a financial storm. Here’s the uncomfortable truth: Misunderstanding your…
Most Indian startup founders boast about their revenue. But here’s the harsh truth: not all “revenue” is created equal. You might be booking sales, not earnings. And that could be setting you up for failure. Understanding Revenue: More Than Just Sales Let’s cut to the chase — revenue isn’t just a…
Your income statement is lying to you. It’s not a snapshot; it’s a rolling film of your finances, capturing the relentless march of revenue and expenses. Most founders skim the bottom line, mistakenly thinking it tells the full story. Newsflash: it doesn’t. The real insight lies in the journey fr…
Most Indian founders think they know their numbers. They don’t. You might be one of them, staring at your financial statements like they’re gospel truth. Here’s a wake-up call: they’re not. Your P&L is a story, not a fact. And like every story, it depends on who tells it, how they tell it, and wh…
Most doctors are terrible financial managers. There, I said it. And if you’re a doctor turned entrepreneur, especially in the IVF or healthcare space, you need to pay attention. Running a clinic isn’t just about saving lives and improving health outcomes. It’s about managing a complex business. T…
Your startup’s pitch deck? It’s a speech. Your financial statements? They’re the witness stand. Most founders polish the deck until it shines but leave their financials as an afterthought. Big mistake. In India, a pitch full of promise and a P&L full of holes is a recipe for a down round or worse…
