Early Growth Allocation
Monthly assessment to ensure resource allocation stays aligned with survival priorities.
Monthly assessment to ensure resource allocation stays aligned with survival priorities. Tracks runway, current allocation percentages, reality check questions, and limiting factors.
When to Use Early Growth Allocation
Run monthly during Years 1-4 to ensure resource allocation matches survival needs.
How to Apply
Record Current State
Document runway remaining and current stage (0-6, 6-12, or 12-24 months)
Calculate Current Allocation
Determine % to Product/Engineering (target 40-50%), Customer Acquisition (20-30% pre-PMF, 30-40% post-PMF), Infrastructure (20-30%), Other
Reality Check Questions
Answer: Over-investing in growth before PMF? Starving quality for growth? 6+ months runway? >50% on moat-building? Can explain strategy to team?
Identify Limiting Factor
Check one: Product quality, Customer acquisition, Infrastructure, Cash runway, or Team capacity
Plan Adjustments
Document what changes for next month based on limiting factor