Why Smart Founders Build 3 Financial Forecasts (Not Just 1) ๐

Most founders build ONE rosy forecast. Smart founders build THREE.
Here's the 3-Scenario Framework that turns uncertainty into your competitive advantage:
๐ฏ Base Case → Current trajectory, real metrics, no surprises
๐ Aggressive Case → Growth accelerates (but stay grounded in reality)
๐ก๏ธ Protection Case → Delays happen, costs spike, churn rises
๐ก The Game-Changer: Stress-Test Every Decision
Hiring 5 engineers this quarter?
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Base case: โ Runway looks good
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Revenue drops 15%: โ You're suddenly in survival mode
Run every major decision through all three scenarios. No more startup whiplash.
๐ฃ๏ธ Investor Hack
Showing worst-case scenarios makes you look strategic, not weak.
"We've prepared for whichever way this breaks, and we know exactly how we'll respond."
โ ๏ธ Don't Do This:
Build scenarios once and forget them
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Over-engineer the model
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Use fantasy revenue goals
โฑ๏ธ The Bottom Line
3 hours to build. Monthly updates. Real decisions.
Because the worst time to build Plan B is when Plan A is already on fire. ๐ฅ
Ready to stop flying blind? Build your 3-scenario model this week and watch your confidence soar when uncertainty hits.
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