Your startup is burning

£30k - £80k

£30k - £80k

per month on

decisions that aren't working.

PER MONTH decisions that aren't working.

Most seed-funded Founders don't realise they're sitting on 6+ months of wasted runway until it's too late. Find out what's costing you before you run out of cash.

Calculate your strategy debt

Calculate your strategy debt

Your startup is burning

£30k - £80k

£30k - £80k

PER MONTH decisions that aren't working.

Most seed-funded Founders don't realise they're sitting on 6+ months of wasted runway until it's too late. Find out what's costing you before you run out of cash.

Calculate your strategy debt

Calculate your strategy debt

You raised a Seed round. Now you're burning through it faster than expected.

You raised a Seed round. Now you're burning through it faster than expected.

Your monthly burn keeps increasing, but revenue growth isn't keeping pace

You hired a team of 15, but you're not shipping any faster than when you were 8

You're running ads on 6 channels, but only 1 actually convert

You have 6 months of runway left and Series A metrics that are 12 months away

This isn't a revenue problem.
It's not a product problem.
It's not even a market problem.

It’s strategy debt

It’s strategy debt

It’s strategy debt

WHAT THE HECK IS STRATEGY DEBT?

WHAT THE HECK IS STRATEGY DEBT?

Every reactive decision you made with good intentions - the "we need this now" hires, the "let's try this channel" marketing spend, the "customers asked for it" or “I think we should add” features - has accumulated into a hidden monthly cost that's burning your runway.


The average seed-stage startup has £30K-£80K per month in strategy debt.

The average seed-stage startup has £30K-£80K per month in strategy debt.

The average seed-stage startup has £30K-£80K per month in strategy debt.


That's 6-10 months of runway. That's the difference between reaching Series A and running out of cash.

Calculate your strategy debt

Calculate your strategy debt

Calculate your strategy debt

 I help you find it, cut it, and extend your runway by 6+ months. 

Not through aggressive cost-cutting that breaks your business

Not through layoffs that gut your team's morale

Through surgical elimination of what's not working, so you can double down on what is

THIS IS FOR YOU IF...

THIS IS FOR YOU IF...

Your a seed founded Founder and you:

Raised £1M-5M in Seed funding

Currently burning £60K-£250K per month

Have 6-12 months of runway remaining

Targeting Series A in the next 12-18 months

Not hitting the growth metrics you planned for


Your problem:

Burn rate is increasing faster than revenue

You've made a lot of "we'll figure it out later" decisions

You're not sure what's actually working and what's waste

You're worried about running out of cash before hitting Series A metrics

You don't want to raise a bridge round with shitty terms


Your personality:

Self-aware enough to know something's not right

Honest enough to look at hard truths

Decisive enough to make uncomfortable calls

Committed enough to follow through


If this describes you, we should talk.

THIS IS NOT FOR YOU IF...

THIS IS NOT FOR YOU IF...

You have 24+ months of runway (you're fine, keep building)

Your burn is stable and metrics are on track (you've got this)

You already know exactly what to cut and just need to execute (go do it)

You have a clear path to profitability (congratulations)

If you’re doing fine, and just want validation (again, you’ve got this)


And it won’t work if:

You have less than 3 months runway (you need emergency triage, not diagnosis)

You're not willing to share complete financial data (I can't help blind)

You want someone to tell you everything is fine (it's not, and lying won't help)

You're not ready to make cuts within 2-4 weeks (speed matters)

Your co-founder or board is fundamentally opposed to this (alignment is a must)

If this describes you, you know what to do.


The DOPE Framework

The DOPE Framework

DISCOVER

We map where every pound is going and why those decisions were made

DISCOVER

We map where every pound is going and why those decisions were made

DISCOVER

We map where every pound is going and why those decisions were made

OWN

You confront the reality of what got you here and commit to changing it

OWN

You confront the reality of what got you here and commit to changing it

OWN

You confront the reality of what got you here and commit to changing it

PRIORITISE

You decide what dies, what lives, and what gets optimised

PRIORITISE

You decide what dies, what lives, and what gets optimised

PRIORITISE

You decide what dies, what lives, and what gets optimised

EXECUTE

You make the cuts, have the hard conversations, and implement the new operating model

EXECUTE

You make the cuts, have the hard conversations, and implement the new operating model

EXECUTE

You make the cuts, have the hard conversations, and implement the new operating model

What Makes This Different

What Makes This Different

NO FLUFF

I don't do vision boards or strategy decks. I look at your numbers and make decisions based on what's actually happening, not what you wish was happening

NO FLUFF

I don't do vision boards or strategy decks. I look at your numbers and make decisions based on what's actually happening, not what you wish was happening

NO FLUFF

I don't do vision boards or strategy decks. I look at your numbers and make decisions based on what's actually happening, not what you wish was happening

NO AGGRESSION

I’m not coming in to slash and burn. I’m here to help you make informed decisions about what's essential and what's waste. You make the final calls. I just make sure you have the data and courage (kick up the arse) to make them

NO AGGRESSION

I’m not coming in to slash and burn. I’m here to help you make informed decisions about what's essential and what's waste. You make the final calls. I just make sure you have the data and courage (kick up the arse) to make them

NO AGGRESSION

I’m not coming in to slash and burn. I’m here to help you make informed decisions about what's essential and what's waste. You make the final calls. I just make sure you have the data and courage (kick up the arse) to make them

NO FALSE PROMISES

If you execute the eliminations, you will extend your runway. The math works. But if you don't actually make the cuts, nothing changes. This only works if you do the work

NO FALSE PROMISES

If you execute the eliminations, you will extend your runway. The math works. But if you don't actually make the cuts, nothing changes. This only works if you do the work

NO FALSE PROMISES

If you execute the eliminations, you will extend your runway. The math works. But if you don't actually make the cuts, nothing changes. This only works if you do the work

NO ONGOING DEPENDENCY

I teach you the frameworks, and give you the tools so you can do this yourself going forward. The goal is for me to be unnecessary afterwards, not to create a long-term consulting relationship

NO ONGOING DEPENDENCY

I teach you the frameworks, and give you the tools so you can do this yourself going forward. The goal is for me to be unnecessary afterwards, not to create a long-term consulting relationship

NO ONGOING DEPENDENCY

I teach you the frameworks, and give you the tools so you can do this yourself going forward. The goal is for me to be unnecessary afterwards, not to create a long-term consulting relationship

ARE YOU IN?

ARE YOU IN?

Next steps

Next steps

1

Diagnose Your Situation

Use the free calculator to estimate how much strategy debt you're carrying. This gives you a rough number. Not perfect, but enough to know if this is worth exploring

Calculate your strategy debt

1

Diagnose Your Situation

Use the free calculator to estimate how much strategy debt you're carrying. This gives you a rough number. Not perfect, but enough to know if this is worth exploring

Calculate your strategy debt

1

Diagnose Your Situation

Use the free calculator to estimate how much strategy debt you're carrying. This gives you a rough number. Not perfect, but enough to know if this is worth exploring

Calculate your strategy debt

2

Complete Pre-Qualification

Answer 15 questions about your business, burn rate, and runway. This helps me determine if we're a fit and which program makes sense for you.

Complete pre-qualification

2

Complete Pre-Qualification

Answer 15 questions about your business, burn rate, and runway. This helps me determine if we're a fit and which program makes sense for you.

Complete pre-qualification

2

Complete Pre-Qualification

Answer 15 questions about your business, burn rate, and runway. This helps me determine if we're a fit and which program makes sense for you.

Complete pre-qualification

3

Diagnostic Call (60 mins) 

If you've qualified, I'll schedule a call to review your situation. I’ll look at your numbers, discuss your specific challenges, and determine if I can help. No pitch, no pressure, just an honest conversation about whether this makes sense.

3

Diagnostic Call (60 mins) 

If you've qualified, I'll schedule a call to review your situation. I’ll look at your numbers, discuss your specific challenges, and determine if I can help. No pitch, no pressure, just an honest conversation about whether this makes sense.

3

Diagnostic Call (60 mins) 

If you've qualified, I'll schedule a call to review your situation. I’ll look at your numbers, discuss your specific challenges, and determine if I can help. No pitch, no pressure, just an honest conversation about whether this makes sense.

4

Decision

After the this, you'll know: How much strategy debt you're likely carrying What a realistic runway extension looks like for you Whether the Audit (1-day) or Rescue (90-day) makes more sense You decide if you want to proceed. I'll hold a spot for 48 hours.

4

Decision

After the this, you'll know: How much strategy debt you're likely carrying What a realistic runway extension looks like for you Whether the Audit (1-day) or Rescue (90-day) makes more sense You decide if you want to proceed. I'll hold a spot for 48 hours.

4

Decision

After the this, you'll know: How much strategy debt you're likely carrying What a realistic runway extension looks like for you Whether the Audit (1-day) or Rescue (90-day) makes more sense You decide if you want to proceed. I'll hold a spot for 48 hours.

PRICING

PRICING

Strategy Debt Audit

Lite Version

£5,000

1 day intensive

Pre-work assignments and templates

Complete strategy debt audit report

90-day elimination roadmap

Decision-making frameworks

Communication scripts

2 follow-up calls (30 min each)

What you walk away with

Crystal-clear understanding of what's burning cash and a specific plan to extend runway by 3-6 months

Payment: 50% deposit to book, 50% on day of intensive

Calculate your strategy debt

Calculate your strategy debt

Calculate your strategy debt

Runway Rescue

Core Version

£25,000

5 day sprint

Everything in the Audit, plus:

Strategy Debt Detox playbook

Access to all interactive tools

Strategy debt early warning system

3 follow-up calls (1 hour each)

What you walk away with

30-40% lower burn rate, 6-12 months additional runway, and a focused strategy that actually gets you to Series A

Payment: Full payment upfront or 50% upfront, 50% at Day 5

Upgrade: Complete the Audit first, then upgrade to Rescue within 7 days and I'll credit the audit fee towards the £25,000.

Calculate your strategy debt

Calculate your strategy debt

Calculate your strategy debt

If you’re a VC considering this for your portfolio companies

If you’re a VC considering this for your portfolio companies

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NOT SURE YET?

NOT SURE YET?

Start with these free tools to diagnose your situation

Strategy Debt Calculator

Strategy Debt Calculator

Strategy Debt Calculator

Runway Extension Playbook

Runway Extension Playbook

Runway Extension Playbook

Series A Readiness Checklist

Series A Readiness Checklist

Series A Readiness Checklist

FAQs

And if you don’t now, now you know

And if you don’t now, now you know

How is this different from a typical startup consultant?

Most consultants create PowerPoint decks with recommendations you never implement. I sit with you and your bank statements, identify specific expenses, calculate specific savings, and create specific action plans with dates and owners. Then I hand you an executable playbook so can rinse and repeat.

What if I can't cut as much as you recommend?

You don't have to cut everything I identify. The goal is to show you what's possible, then you make the final decisions based on your risk tolerance and strategic priorities. That said, if you're not willing to cut anything, this is a waste of both our time.

Will it hurt team morale?

Do you take equity instead of cash?

No. If you can't afford £5000 for an Audit, you have bigger problems than strategy debt. If you can't afford £25,000 for the Rescue, you probably need the Audit first to free up that cash.

What if we don't get along or it's not working?

For the Audit: It's one day. We'll both survive. For the Rescue: We'll know after the first 2 days if this is working. If it's clearly not a fit, we'll part ways. You'll keep everything we've created up to that point, and I'll refund 50% of the remaining balance.

Can you guarantee results?

I can guarantee that if you implement the eliminations I identify, your burn rate will decrease by the calculated amount. That's just math. I cannot guarantee that you'll actually implement them. That's up to you. Nor can I I make a bad idea good…just saying!

Can I talk to founders you've worked with?

Not yet. I’ve a just started building this and don't have formal case studies or references available. What I can offer instead: - Transparency about the methodology (you see exactly how it works) - A money-back guarantee (if we don't find £30K+/month in cuts for the Audit) - The option to start small (Audit before Rescue) - My commitment to end the engagement if it's not working I'll add testimonials and references as I build. For now, the process and guarantees have to speak for themselves.

Can I get a refund?

I can guarantee that if you implement the eliminations I identify, your burn rate will decrease by the calculated amount. That's just math. I cannot guarantee that you'll actually implement them. That's up to you. Nor can I I make a bad idea good…just saying!

What credentials or background do you have?

I've been working in or with startups since 2001. I've seen every version of strategy debt. I know what works and what doesn't. I don't have an MBA or a consulting firm background. I'm a former founder who's made every mistake in this playbook and learned what the actual solutions are. If you need someone with impressive credentials, I'm not your person. If you need someone who's been in your shoes and knows how to fix this, let's talk.

Do you work with startups outside of the UK & EU?

Yes. I work with Founders globally. I travel to you (yes, even for the one-day intensive). Virtual, even for a day, simply isn't as effective. The exercise demands your undivided attention. The cost is $7500 for the Strategy Debt Detox Intensive and $35,000 for the Runway Rescue.

How is this different from a typical startup consultant?

Most consultants create PowerPoint decks with recommendations you never implement. I sit with you and your bank statements, identify specific expenses, calculate specific savings, and create specific action plans with dates and owners. Then I hand you an executable playbook so can rinse and repeat.

What if I can't cut as much as you recommend?

You don't have to cut everything I identify. The goal is to show you what's possible, then you make the final decisions based on your risk tolerance and strategic priorities. That said, if you're not willing to cut anything, this is a waste of both our time.

Will it hurt team morale?

Do you take equity instead of cash?

No. If you can't afford £5000 for an Audit, you have bigger problems than strategy debt. If you can't afford £25,000 for the Rescue, you probably need the Audit first to free up that cash.

What if we don't get along or it's not working?

For the Audit: It's one day. We'll both survive. For the Rescue: We'll know after the first 2 days if this is working. If it's clearly not a fit, we'll part ways. You'll keep everything we've created up to that point, and I'll refund 50% of the remaining balance.

Can you guarantee results?

I can guarantee that if you implement the eliminations I identify, your burn rate will decrease by the calculated amount. That's just math. I cannot guarantee that you'll actually implement them. That's up to you. Nor can I I make a bad idea good…just saying!

Can I talk to founders you've worked with?

Not yet. I’ve a just started building this and don't have formal case studies or references available. What I can offer instead: - Transparency about the methodology (you see exactly how it works) - A money-back guarantee (if we don't find £30K+/month in cuts for the Audit) - The option to start small (Audit before Rescue) - My commitment to end the engagement if it's not working I'll add testimonials and references as I build. For now, the process and guarantees have to speak for themselves.

Can I get a refund?

I can guarantee that if you implement the eliminations I identify, your burn rate will decrease by the calculated amount. That's just math. I cannot guarantee that you'll actually implement them. That's up to you. Nor can I I make a bad idea good…just saying!

What credentials or background do you have?

I've been working in or with startups since 2001. I've seen every version of strategy debt. I know what works and what doesn't. I don't have an MBA or a consulting firm background. I'm a former founder who's made every mistake in this playbook and learned what the actual solutions are. If you need someone with impressive credentials, I'm not your person. If you need someone who's been in your shoes and knows how to fix this, let's talk.

Do you work with startups outside of the UK & EU?

Yes. I work with Founders globally. I travel to you (yes, even for the one-day intensive). Virtual, even for a day, simply isn't as effective. The exercise demands your undivided attention. The cost is $7500 for the Strategy Debt Detox Intensive and $35,000 for the Runway Rescue.

How is this different from a typical startup consultant?

Most consultants create PowerPoint decks with recommendations you never implement. I sit with you and your bank statements, identify specific expenses, calculate specific savings, and create specific action plans with dates and owners. Then I hand you an executable playbook so can rinse and repeat.

What if I can't cut as much as you recommend?

You don't have to cut everything I identify. The goal is to show you what's possible, then you make the final decisions based on your risk tolerance and strategic priorities. That said, if you're not willing to cut anything, this is a waste of both our time.

Will it hurt team morale?

Do you take equity instead of cash?

No. If you can't afford £5000 for an Audit, you have bigger problems than strategy debt. If you can't afford £25,000 for the Rescue, you probably need the Audit first to free up that cash.

What if we don't get along or it's not working?

For the Audit: It's one day. We'll both survive. For the Rescue: We'll know after the first 2 days if this is working. If it's clearly not a fit, we'll part ways. You'll keep everything we've created up to that point, and I'll refund 50% of the remaining balance.

Can you guarantee results?

I can guarantee that if you implement the eliminations I identify, your burn rate will decrease by the calculated amount. That's just math. I cannot guarantee that you'll actually implement them. That's up to you. Nor can I I make a bad idea good…just saying!

Can I talk to founders you've worked with?

Not yet. I’ve a just started building this and don't have formal case studies or references available. What I can offer instead: - Transparency about the methodology (you see exactly how it works) - A money-back guarantee (if we don't find £30K+/month in cuts for the Audit) - The option to start small (Audit before Rescue) - My commitment to end the engagement if it's not working I'll add testimonials and references as I build. For now, the process and guarantees have to speak for themselves.

Can I get a refund?

I can guarantee that if you implement the eliminations I identify, your burn rate will decrease by the calculated amount. That's just math. I cannot guarantee that you'll actually implement them. That's up to you. Nor can I I make a bad idea good…just saying!

What credentials or background do you have?

I've been working in or with startups since 2001. I've seen every version of strategy debt. I know what works and what doesn't. I don't have an MBA or a consulting firm background. I'm a former founder who's made every mistake in this playbook and learned what the actual solutions are. If you need someone with impressive credentials, I'm not your person. If you need someone who's been in your shoes and knows how to fix this, let's talk.

Do you work with startups outside of the UK & EU?

Yes. I work with Founders globally. I travel to you (yes, even for the one-day intensive). Virtual, even for a day, simply isn't as effective. The exercise demands your undivided attention. The cost is $7500 for the Strategy Debt Detox Intensive and $35,000 for the Runway Rescue.

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