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How to track burn, extend runway, and avoid the 'out of money next Tuesday' moment that kills first-time founders.
Cash kills more teen startups than bad products do. If you're bootstrapping with part-time job money or a small angel check, knowing exactly how many months you have left is non-negotiable.
Most teen founders under-count their burn because they forget about annual subscriptions and parental 'loans.' Write every dollar down, even the awkward ones.
# Runway cheat sheet
Cash on hand: $8,400
Monthly revenue: $1,200 (MRR)
Monthly costs:
Hosting/infra $180
AI API $340
Tools (Linear...) $90
Part-time help $600
Total $1,210
Net burn: $1,210 - $1,200 = $10/mo
Runway: essentially infinite IF MRR holds
Stress test: MRR drops 30% -> burn = $370/mo -> runway = 22 monthsGood looks like knowing your runway to the week, never being surprised by a bill, and hitting 'default alive' — where MRR covers burn — before your savings run out.
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