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The FLK Library.

Plain-English guides on the questions founders are expected to know but rarely have explained clearly. Written to be read once, then kept.

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04 · 01 How Much Should a Startup Raise? Sizing a round against runway, milestones, and what investors actually fund. Capital Strategy → 04 · 02 What Do You Need to Raise a Seed Round? The documents, data, and narrative a seed-stage company needs before approaching investors. Fundraising Readiness → 04 · 03 How Do Startup Valuations Work? Pre-money, post-money, and how early-stage valuations are actually set. Valuation & Ownership → 04 · 04 What Is Non-Dilutive Capital? Grants, loans, tax credits, revenue-based financing, and when equity isn't your only option. Non-Dilutive Capital → 04 · 05 Do I Need a Fractional CFO? When a bookkeeper is enough, when it isn't, and what each role actually does. Founder Finance → 04 · 06 How Do Startups Sell to Large Enterprises? Enterprise sales requires a champion, a business case, and patience — how early-stage companies approach large deals. GTM & Growth → 04 · 07 How Should Founders Work With Their Board? What board members actually want, and how to maintain trust through difficult updates. Boards & Strategic Capital → 04 · 08 Why Founder Programs Need Capital Fluency The gap in most founder programs: founders leave without the capital literacy they need. Ecosystems & Funds →