Burn Rates
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We’ve compiled a couple top resources that tackle the topic of burn rates: how to think about them, how they work, how to improve them. We will continue to add to this list.
Some Thoughts On Burn Rates, Fred Wilson - AVC
Fred Wilson of Union Square Ventures discusses the “40% Rule,” and how it is a helpful guardrail for examining business metrics. Read more about the 40% Rule here.
Burn Rate, Fred Wilson- AVC
A good general overview of burn rate and how to calculate it.
A Guide to Understanding, Calculating, and Improving Your Burn Rate, Patrick Campbell- Price Intelligently
This is an in-depth look at the basics of burn rates and how to manage them. A good overall read.
Originally Published:
September 17, 2017, Some Thoughts On Burn Rates, Fred Wilson- AVC
December 5, 2011, Burn Rate, Fred Wilson - AVC
June 12, 2019, A Guide to Understanding, Calculating, and Improving Your Burn Rate, Patrick Campbell- Price Intelligently