A single runway number hides the risk. The War-Room stress-tests your cash across good and bad scenarios so you can decide whether to cut, raise, or both — before you're forced to.
What this tool does
You enter your cash position and model scenarios (base, downside, cost cuts); it shows how runway changes and flags when you'd hit a critical point.
Who it's for
Founders navigating uncertainty who need to plan cash under more than one assumption.
How to use it — step by step
- Set your base case. Cash, burn, and expected revenue.
- Add a downside. What if revenue slips or a deal falls through?
- Model a cut. See how much runway trimming burn buys you.
- Read the verdict. Whether you're safe, should raise, or must act now.
How to read your result
If the downside case hits a critical point inside your fundraising window, treat that as the real deadline — plan to the downside, not the base case.
Worked examples
The same tool behaves differently depending on what you put in. Here are 3 situations.
Base vs downside
Inputs: Revenue on plan vs 30% short.
What the tool shows: Shows two very different runways from the same starting cash.
What to do: Plan to the downside; raise before it bites.
Cutting burn
Inputs: Model a 20% cost cut.
What the tool shows: Shows how many extra months the cut buys.
What to do: Decide if the cut is worth the growth trade-off.
Critical read
Inputs: Downside crosses a red line soon.
What the tool shows: Flags a 'Critical' situation where a second opinion pays for itself.
What to do: Act now — this is where going-concern judgment matters.
Common questions
How is this different from the runway calculator? The calculator gives one number; the War-Room stress-tests several.
Which scenario should I plan to? The downside — hope for the base case, plan for the bad one.
When should I get help? The moment the downside crosses a critical line.