https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/26/anthemis-airbase-and-ramp-will-talk-about-balancing-runway-and-growth-in-competitive-sectors-at-disrupt/ > How long is your startup’s runway? It’s an important question and an essential metric for every early-stage founder to know. But for startups wading into hot sectors with big markets — fintech alone includes corporate spend, lending, consumer services and more — competing can be very expensive.  > Striking the right balance between growth and spend is crucial for startups going up against entrenched incumbents, other determined startups — or both.