**Why this matters:** Investors back numbers, not just ideas. Your ability to forecast, track, and present the right metrics often decides whether you raise capital — or walk away empty-handed. ### **What You’ll Learn** * **Investor-Ready Forecasting:** How to build realistic revenue, expense, and cash flow models. * **Key Metrics That Matter:** Burn rate, runway, CAC, LTV, gross margin, and how to present them. * **Data Room Prep:** Aligning your forecasts with audited statements and due diligence needs. * **Storytelling with Numbers:** Turning financial data into a compelling investor narrative. ### **Outcomes for Founders** * Build forecasts investors trust * Identify funding gaps early * Speak the financial language of VCs and Angels * Walk into pitches with clarity and confidence **Numbers aren’t just reports. They’re your fundraising weapon.**