<p>As a founder, your financial plan isn’t just a spreadsheet—it’s the roadmap that guides your decisions and convinces others to believe in your vision. In this episode, we’ll explore the five essential questions every founder needs to answer when building a financial plan:</p><ul><li><p>How much revenue can you realistically expect?</p></li><li><p>What costs will fuel your growth?</p></li><li><p>Where does profitability come from?</p></li><li><p>When—and how much—funding will you need?</p></li><li><p>What key assumptions hold your plan together?</p></li></ul><p>These questions aren’t about pleasing investors; they’re about giving you, the founder, clarity and control. Tune in to learn how to turn your numbers into a story that drives smarter decisions and keeps your startup on track.</p><p>You can read further background on the topic here: https://startup-cfo.services/cfo-magazine/?lang=en</p>