Burning Cash Without a Plan is a One-Way Ticket to Failure

Money is like fuel for a startup- run out of it, and you’re stuck. But a lot of founders spend like they’ve already made it big, only to realize too late that they should’ve been smarter with their cash.

The mistakes founders usually make:

• Spending too much, too soon – Fancy offices, big teams, aggressive marketing—without solid revenue, it’s just a ticking time bomb.
• Ignoring financial planning – No proper budgeting, no runway calculation, just vibes and optimism.
• Relying only on funding – Thinking “we’ll raise more money later” instead of figuring out how to make money first.
• Not tracking expenses – Small unnecessary costs pile up until one day, boom! The bank balance says zero.

How to Avoid This Mistake?

• Track every rupee – Know exactly where your money is going.
• Spend wisely – Invest in what truly moves the needle, not just what looks good.
• Plan your runway – Always know how many months of survival you have left.
• Find revenue early – Don’t depend on investors alone; aim for profitability.

Startups don’t die from lack of ideas, they die from lack of cash flow management. Be smart, or be broke. 🚀