Runway — Months of Survival
Definition: Months of survival at current burn rate. Growth without runway = death.
Example
In board meetings, you'll often hear something like: "Let's pull the latest Runway numbers before we make a call" — shorthand for months of survival.
When you'll hear it
Runway shows up most often in board meetings, quarterly business reviews, and strategy off-sites. When someone uses it, they're usually referring to months of survival — and they expect the room to already know what that means.
FAQs
What does Runway stand for?
Runway stands for Months of Survival.
What does Runway mean in business and finance?
Months of survival at current burn rate. Growth without runway = death.
Where will I hear Runway used at work?
Runway comes up most often in board meetings, quarterly business reviews, and strategy off-sites. It's used as shorthand for months of survival, so people assume you already know the term.
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