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Founder Salary Report 2025

Pilot's annual report provides a sense of what other founders in similar positions are doing and what trends they are facing.

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From Incorporation to Operations: The 90-Day Pilot Playbook

You've incorporated your business and handled the legal foundation. Now you need to set up the financial and operational

September 30, 2025

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How to Win Health Tech Rounds

Learn what investors want in early-stage health tech. Insights from Propellant VC’s Jason Jacobsohn in our fireside chat

August 21, 2025

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Raising in 2025: What Venture Trends in 2024 Mean for Life Science Founders

Discover how venture trends in 2024 are shaping life sciences fundraising in 2025

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A workshop on calculating your agency's profits

A workshop on calculating your agency's profits

Creative Agencies

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The Small Business Owner's Guide to Practical AI

We’ll show you exactly how use AI cut costs and grow faster

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2025 Predictions from Pilot and Carta

Gain a competitive edge and prepare for the opportunities and challenges that 2025 brings with Pilot and Carta.

December 10, 2024

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End-of-Year Accounting & Cash Flow Checklist with Hopscotch

Join Hopscotch and Pilot.com’s SMB CFO team to learn 6 strategies you can do right now to improve cash flow for 2025.

Finances and Fundraising

October 23, 2024

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Effective Cash Management Strategies w/ Bridge Bank & Pilot

Cash management strategies for your startup

Finances and Fundraising

October 9, 2024

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Annual Planning Basics with Pilot

Learn to tailor the annual planning process to suit your business, ensuring an effective planning experience.

Finances and Fundraising

September 10, 2024

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Demystifying Product-Market Fit with Sequoia’s Jess Lee

Join Sequoia’s Jess Lee as she shares what makes PMF so elusive to pin down and how to overcome GTM challenges.

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Is Venture the Right Path for You?

Uncover the art of efficient growth, taking only what you need, and achieving profitability from Zapier's founder.

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Actionable GTM Strategies from Index Ventures

Paris Heymann, Partner at Index Ventures, shares his top tips for today’s early stage founders building out their SaaS G

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The CEO Journey from Pre-Seed to Series F

This session offers a concise exploration of entrepreneurial challenges and triumphs, providing valuable takeaways.

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Founders and Funders: Building with AI

Get perspectives on building an AI startup from both sides of the table.

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Opening Keynote: Diane Greene

Join Diane Greene as she shares hard earned lessons for founders learned from being on both sides of the table.

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How To Ace Your YC Interview

Join us for a candid YC admissions chat with former YC partners.

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Financial Modeling 101: Your Roadmap for Profitable Growth

Join Pilot.com’s Consumer CFO team as they give you the 101 on how to best use a financial model.

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Metrics VCs Care About Today

Learn what you need to measure before you raise your series A

Finances and Fundraising

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Unpacking Debt Financing Strategies with Pilot, Bridge Bank, and ClearCo

Tune in as we empower business owners with a comprehensive understanding of alternative financing options.

Finances and Fundraising

January 24, 2024

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2024 Trends: Predictions from Pilot and Carta

Gain a competitive edge and prepare for the opportunities and challenges that 2024 brings with Pilot and Carta.

December 5, 2023

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Nailing Your YC Interview

Join us for a candid YC admissions chat with real founders who have successfully been through the entire YC process.

November 7, 2023

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Launching and Scaling a Consumer Brand with Steve O'Dell

Tune in to hear from Pilot's Consumer CFOs and Steve O'Dell discuss financing, launching, and scaling a consumer brand.

October 26, 2023

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Uncover the 3 Vital Steps to Take Before You Fundraise

Set yourself up for a winning fundraising journey with these 3 vital steps.

Finances and Fundraising

September 27, 2023

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Founders and Funders: AI Operating and Investing

Hear perspectives from both sides of the table as Sequoia and Pilot discuss their AI investing and operating strategies.

Finances and Fundraising

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Tactics for Management & Company Building From Stripe + Google

Learn effective leadership and management practices to build a sustainable company that’s set up for long-term success.

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Acquired Podcast Hosts Talk Playbook Insights

Hear from Acquired podcast hosts as they share insights gathered from over 200+ interviews on their show.

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Avoiding the Most Common Founder Pitfalls

Bank failures & interest rate hikes—get an understanding of the areas where you can mitigate risk for your business.

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Fundraising in Today’s Environment With Sequoia

Discover best practices for fundraising in today’s environment from Sequoia partner Jess Lee.

Finances and Fundraising

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Perspectives From a CFO

Investors have become laser-focused on sustainable growth. What can you do to decrease cash burn & operate efficiently?

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The Science of Scaling Efficiently

To be successful, startups must know when to scale and how quickly to do it.

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Founder Confidential

Hear Mercury Co-founder + CEO, Immad Akhund’s founder story & learnings from his experiences as a partner & investor.

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Calling All YC S23 Applicants!

Join us for a candid YC admissions chat with real founders who have successfully been through the entire YC process

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A VC’s Guide for Durable Growth

Learn from former CFO turned VC, Ajay Vashee, how to run an efficient business that VCs will want to fund.

Finances and Fundraising

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AMA: Managing Startup Bank Balances of $1M+

How should you be managing your company’s funds, to both minimize risk and maximize interest?

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Working Within Downturn Constraints, Not Against Them

Learn where your focus should be during a downturn. Hint: cost cutting and customer expansion are key!

Navigating Downturn

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Your Startup Tax Questions, Answered

Tune in with Pilot’s seasoned tax experts for an engaging discussion on everything tax.

January 11, 2023

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4 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Annual Budget

If you’re uncertain about how to create a business budgeting strategy in the current economic climate, you’re not alone.

Navigating Downturn

December 14, 2022

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YC Interview & Accelerator Advice

Tune in for a candid YC admissions chat with founders who have successfully been through the entire YC process.

November 9, 2022

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Fundraising During a Downturn

Tune into this discussion with MaC VC Founding Partner, Marlon Nichols & Purlin Co. Founder, Giorgi Chigogidze.

Finances and Fundraising

October 19, 2022

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Effective Leadership Skills

Learn how you can help people be happier at work by investing in yourself as a leader.

Finances and Fundraising

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How To Win Candidates in a Competitive Market

The competition for talent is intense. What can you as a founder do to ensure you get great people in the door?

Back Office Operations

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Tips For Becoming a Successful Founder

Founder Tactics opening keynote — creating a great brand, finding a good partner, and achieving lofty goals.

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What To Do When It’s Not Working

To debug what's not working, identify the issue and then make swift decisions to get you and your company back on track.

Navigating Downturn

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Compensating Your Team in a Principled Way

A clear compensation philosophy is critical to your ability to scale.

Finances and Fundraising

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Personal Finance for Founders

How to be proactive about your personal finances in addition to business growth planning.

Finances and Fundraising

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Learn how to keep more money in your bank account

Learn cash flow management and keep more money in your bank account.

Accounting and Bookkeeping

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How To Navigate Turbulent Markets

Learn about how to plan for long-term success, approach fundraising, and create opportunities in these uncertain times.

Navigating Downturn

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Save Time and Money by Maximizing Your Back Office Tech Stack

A successful tech stack is critical for increasing organizational efficiency and scaling your business.

Back Office Operations

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Pre-Accelerator Prep: Advice From YC, TechStars and ODX Alumni

Learn what recent alums wish they knew before joining an accelerator program and how to set yourself up for success.

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How to get your first investor to say “yes”

Fundraising can be daunting, but once you unlock the first investor, the rest tend to follow suit.

Finances and Fundraising

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Recruiting Tactics to Help You Win

Today’s hiring market is incredibly competitive. As a startup founder, learn recruiting tactics to help you win.

Back Office Operations

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YC Admissions Chat

Join former YC founders and Pilot’s Founder in Residence for a session of YC application advice and reviews.

February 3, 2022

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AMA on Startup Taxes

Learn how to navigate startup taxes, choose the right provider for your business, get R&D credits, and more.

December 14, 2021

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Scaling from growth stage to IPO

Learn how the choices you make early in will inform your IPO, how to build a winning team, and more.

November 16, 2021

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How to Choose Your Startup Tax Provider

It’s never too early for founders to evaluate tax providers. Unsure what to look for? We have you covered.

November 9, 2021

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How founders can prepare year-end financials

There are a lot of important considerations to close out the year and hit the ground running in the upcoming year.

Accounting and Bookkeeping

October 20, 2021

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So You Want to Build a Unicorn?

How to build and fund companies for success and scale in a new financing landscape.

Finances and Fundraising

October 20, 2021

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Raising Your First Round

Everything you need to know when raising your first round of capital.

Finances and Fundraising

October 7, 2021

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How Startups Scale

Get the investor and operator perspectives on how to scale successfully from Stripe, Sequoia, and Pilot.

September 30, 2021

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TriNet | Pilot

Claiming the R&D and Employee Retention Tax Credits

August 12, 2021

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Investor Fireside: Lindsay Lee of Authentic Ventures

We'll discuss investing in early-stage companies with Lindsay Lee (Authentic Ventures).

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Investor Fireside: Lan Xuezhao of Basis Set

Lan Xuezhao of Basis Set chats with Pilot about her experiences in VC and what she looks for in investments.

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How immi Is Disrupting the $42B Ramen Industry

Learn how immi disrupted the $42B instant noodle industry & how its founder made the pivot to food & beverage.

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Pilot for eCommerce Businesses

Watch this 15-minute demo with a focus on how we can support your e-commerce business.

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Your Startup Budget: How to Get it Right

Hear from Pilot's Head of CFO Services, Yi Jean Lim and learn from her expertise on building a successful startup budget

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Set Your Finances Up for Success

The financial aspect of running a business can be time-consuming, especially for founders without a finance background.

Finances and Fundraising

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Bookkeeping and tax for startups and small businesses

If your company qualifies for the R&D tax credit, you could save up to $250,000 per year.

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How Welcome Staged a Turnaround

Welcome’s path to Series A was anything but simple. Learn about Welcome’s journey and what they learned along the way.

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Cherry’s journey and the invaluable lessons learned along the way

When Gillian O'Brien co-founded Cherry, she was ready to disrupt the HR space with a modern employee perks platform.

Guide

Pilot's Annual Planning Checklist

A tactical framework applicable for any business at every stage. Includes examples and downloadable templates.

October 21, 2025

Guide

Cash Management for Startups

A comprehensive guide to managing your cash.

Finances and Fundraising

October 4, 2024

Guide

Pilot's Annual Planning Guide for Professional Services

A tactical guide applicable for any professional services business. Includes examples and fiscal considerations.

September 16, 2024

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Pilot's Operational Checklist: Essential Finance & HR System

Assess your startup's financial operations and identify critical gaps in payroll, HR, and compliance

Back Office Operations

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H1 Mid-Year 2025 VC Market Insights

Our latest Quarterly VC Market Insights Report

Finances and Fundraising

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Elevating Law Firm Financial Performance

Download our free attorney profitability calculator

Finances and Fundraising

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Pilot’s Guide to Accounting for Small Law Firms

How to get more time in your schedule & focus on what excites you—your law firm.

Back Office Operations

February 15, 2024

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Pilot’s Guide to Cash-Flow Positive

A 5 step approach to achieving cash-flow breakeven with downloadable templates.

January 18, 2024

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Ecommerce KPI Dashboard Workbook

Turn Your Shopify Data into Actionable Insights with Pilot’s KPI Dashboard Workbook.

December 18, 2023

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Guide to E-commerce Debt Financing

Whether it’s for purchasing inventory, buying equipment, or just making payroll, debt can be a useful tool.

Finances and Fundraising

November 17, 2023

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The R&D Tax Credit: A Comprehensive Guide

Everything you need to know about the R&D tax credit—what it is, how it works, and much more!

November 17, 2023

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Pilot's Annual Planning Playbook

A tactical framework applicable for any business at every stage. Includes examples and downloadable templates.

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Guide to Navigating an Economic Downturn

This guide provides actionable advice from experts who have lived through similar market conditions in the past.

Navigating Downturn

January 20, 2023

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Annual Strategic Planning Guide for Startups

Learn how to develop you annual strategic plan and set yourself up for financial success in 2023 and beyond.

Accounting and Bookkeeping

November 14, 2022

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The 2022 Pilot Founder Salary Report

Download the 2022 Founder Salary Survey Report for an in-depth look at our findings.

Finances and Fundraising

September 30, 2022

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The Comprehensive Guide to eCommerce KPIs

Selling goods, services, and products online sounds easy, but there's more to it than meets the eye.

February 2, 2022

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The Comprehensive Guide to eCommerce KPIs

Selling goods, services, and products online sounds easy, but there's more to it than meets the eye.

February 2, 2022

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The Comprehensive Guide to Startup Finances

Everything you need to know to get your financials running smoothly.

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Technology for Retail: The Systems You Need for Growth

How to get a comprehensive back-office technology stack that can scale with your company.

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So You’ve Founded a Tech Startup: A Guide to Setting Up for Success

This guide is designed to help you navigate the fundamentals of your new business’s finances.

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Annual Budgeting & Forecasting Checklist

Building a business budget can be a complex undertaking, with many factors to consider.

Finances and Fundraising

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Financial Pitfalls to Avoid With Your Startup

We’ve seen quite a few financial pitfalls from early-stage startups, ranging from the basics through some more advanced considerations. Here’s how you can avoid them.

October 16, 2025

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How to start an agency according to 8 successful founders

Here’s how to start an agency from scratch in 10 steps with insights from 8 successful agency founders. Learn everything from choosing your niche to hiring people.

Creative Agencies

October 10, 2025

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How your AI startup’s legal strategy can help secure enterprise customers

Learn how an AI startup can build legal strategies that win enterprise deals — navigates data rights, transparency, risk, contracts & compliance.

October 10, 2025

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How to manage business expenses like a CFO

You can’t cut your way to profitability. Some expenses are good. In this guide, Pilot’s CFO Services team explains the basics and offers ideas for managing your way to better margins.

October 9, 2025

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How to grow revenue—a business owner’s cheat sheet

In this guide we’ll share a business owner’s cheat sheet to generating more “good” revenue based on our work advising 3,000+ businesses—many, just like yours.

October 9, 2025

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The 6 small business metrics that matter and how to use them

If we were your fractional CFO, we’d set up a dashboard to monitor, at minimum, these six metrics—plus, a guide to metrics based on your industry.

Back Office Operations

October 9, 2025

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How Barbara Stephenson scaled 300FeetOut by fixing operations

Learn how Barbara Stephenson rebuilt 300FeetOut’s operations to handle bigger clients and new industries without increasing headcount.

Creative Agencies

October 3, 2025

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The most-used AI tools according to 2,500 companies

Here are the top-used AI vendors based on our sample of 3,000 startups and businesses. No surprise who’s on top.

September 26, 2025

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How former freelancer Rebecca built all the ops at the agency Beam

Rebecca Nash had no agency experience, but as Director of Operations, she built the systems that power Beam’s growth and operations from two to 20 people.

Creative Agencies

September 25, 2025

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How Todd has kept the web agency Four Kitchens thriving for 19 years

Todd Nienkerk co-founded Four Kitchens with no agency experience. Nearly two decades later, it’s still operating and successful. Learn how he built a lasting business through solid back-office systems and processes.

Creative Agencies

September 25, 2025

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How to Raise Early-Stage Health Tech Rounds

Discover what Series A investors really look for in health tech startups. Learn from Propellant VC on traction signals, fundraising timing, HIPAA readiness, and business models that win early-stage health tech rounds.

September 2, 2025

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How AI is changing financial reporting + what founders should do now

Static reports are out. Learn how AI is impacting financial reporting and what forward-thinking founders should expect next from tools like AI Labs.

August 29, 2025

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Ross' personal brand generated millions for his agency

Here’s how Ross Simmonds built a founder brand that attracts top talent, generates millions in agency revenue, and earns him over $100K in speaking revenue annually—with a checklist for you.

Creative Agencies

August 26, 2025

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Get clear cash views with new graphs and dashboards

Pilot cash view dashboards, a live look at where your money is and what's changed - in one place.

August 19, 2025

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How much does a Fractional CFO cost? Estimate your monthly spend

Learn what a fractional CFO costs and what you should expect in return. Get monthly pricing benchmarks, cost factors, and insights for growing businesses.

Back Office Operations

August 18, 2025

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The agency model is broken—so how do some still thrive?

They say the traditional agency model is broken. So how do some still thrive? How is the content agency Growth Plays doubling its headcount, and has never seen a dip in demand? We examine 5 things you can do this week.

Creative Agencies

August 15, 2025

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How to use AI for bookkeeping without losing control

Learn what AI can automate in your bookkeeping, where it still falls short, and how Pilot gives you both speed and accuracy.

Accounting and Bookkeeping

August 11, 2025

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How Alex Birkett built a brand that landed his agency its biggest client yet

Get Alex Birkett’s exact playbook for how he built a founder brand that helped his agency land its biggest client yet.

Creative Agencies

August 11, 2025

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2025 VC Market Update: The 5 Trends Defining Startup Fundraising

Discover the 5 biggest VC market trends shaping startup fundraising in 2025. Get proprietary insights from Pilot’s CFO Services team to navigate today’s challenging capital landscape.

Finances and Fundraising

August 11, 2025

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Get instant answers with Pilot AI

Introducing Pilot AI, the first conversational AI bookkeeping feature of its kind. Ask your books anything. Every question gets a smart answer, no matter how basic it seems.

August 11, 2025

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How Tyler generated a $500k new deal for his agency through brand-building on LinkedIn

SEO become unpredictable so Tyler, Principal at Optimist, diversified his marketing and started building his founder brand on LinkedIn—and broke $8M in company revenue.

Creative Agencies

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How Mariya 10x’d her agency’s rates by building a founder brand

Mariya Delano went from charging $400 to $4000 per blog post by building a founder brand. Here’s exactly how she did it and what you can learn from her.

Creative Agencies

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Pilot will now do your work chores—bill pay, payroll, stock admin, and more

Free yourself to be the founder and move fast by having Pilot handle all your little operational tasks that don’t improve the product—paying bills.

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Bills won’t make your beer taste better

Anything that isn’t your founder superpower is a misuse of your time.

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Founders and Funders: Riley Rodgers

Pilot hosted an AI event with Riley Rodgers of Valia Ventures, covering topics on what make AI startups durable.

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Bookkeeping basics: A small business owner's guide to bookkeeping

Learn how to set up simple, accurate bookkeeping for your small business. Get clear on what to track, how to stay organized, and when to get help.

Accounting and Bookkeeping

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How AI Can Save Small Business Owners 10+ Hours Per Week

Discover how AI tools like ChatGPT help small business owners streamline marketing, hiring, and finances. Real-world strategies from Pilot’s CEO, Jessica.

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The life sciences fundraising landscape: What founders need to know right now

Learn how early-stage life sciences startups can raise capital despite long development cycles. Insights from top VCs on burn, milestones, and risk.

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Why hire a fractional CFO? Here’s when it makes sense

Thinking about hiring a fractional CFO? Learn when it makes sense, how to know you're ready, and what to expect from a strategic finance partner like Pilot.

Back Office Operations

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Top 10 bookkeeping mistakes small businesses make and how to avoid them

Misclassified expenses? Missed reports? You’re not alone. See how small businesses make the most common bookkeeping mistakes and how to avoid them.

Accounting and Bookkeeping

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From Seats to Success: The New Economics of AI Pricing in 2025

Discover why AI startups are shifting to usage and outcome-based models in 2025—and how to pick the right pricing strategy for your product type, cost structure, and value metric.

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Can my startup pay my rent? What founders need to know

Wondering if your business can cover your rent? Here's what startup founders need to know about housing expenses, tax rules, and what the IRS allows.

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The ultimate guide to outsourced bookkeeping in 2025

Considering outsourced bookkeeping for your business? Learn how outsourced bookkeeping can benefit your startup and save you time & money.

Accounting and Bookkeeping

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6 essential charts for raising a healthtech round

Raising a round? See real charts from other medtech and healthtech startups who’ve raised $2.1 billion.

Finances and Fundraising

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How to set up your small business bookkeeping system

Learn how to set up a bookkeeping system for your small business step-by-step. From software to reconciliation, this guide helps DIY founders get started plus when to get help.

Accounting and Bookkeeping

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From idea to launch: A business startup checklist for small businesses and startup founders

Launch your business the right way. This step-by-step setup checklist covers formation, finances, first-year essentials, and a downloadable guide.

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Founders and Funders: Mike Vernal

Pilot hosted an AI event with Mike Vernal of Conviction, discussing key takeaways for AI founders like speed of execution, shifting defensibility, and the importance of traction. Join future events at pilot.com/events-hub.

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How to Build Your Startup’s Sales Team

Learn how to structure sales incentives, make the right first sales hire, and set your sales team up for success.

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Hiring Remote Employees? Here's What You Need To Know

Hiring full-time remote employees comes with a number of tax implications you should know.

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Your Annual Business Tax Checklist

The first step in business tax preparation is understanding when you have to complete certain activities. Pilot's guide to tax deadlines can assist your planning.

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What should you pay yourself as an AI founder?

See what 1,844 other founders pay themselves by company age and funding amount.

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The bookkeeping checklist every SMB should be following

Stay organized and tax-ready with this bookkeeping checklist for SMBs. Includes monthly, quarterly, and annual tasks — plus expert tips from Pilot.

Accounting and Bookkeeping

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What’s included in bookkeeping services? A complete breakdown

Learn what bookkeeping services include, from transaction categorization to financial reporting. Understand your options and see how Pilot delivers full-service support.

Back Office Operations

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How a fractional COO can help you set up your business for growth

Discover how a fractional COO can streamline your operations and drive growth, especially for startups and small businesses looking to scale.

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When to fire a client you actually like

Sometimes the clients you love most are costing too much to serve. Use our calculator to figure out which relationships aren’t really serving you—and what to do about it.

Creative Agencies

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Bench Accounting: Reviews, Features, and Alternatives

Considering Bench Accounting? Explore our comprehensive reviews and discover top alternatives to find the best fit for your business needs.

Accounting and Bookkeeping

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Bench vs. Pilot: A comprehensive comparison for business owners

Curious how Pilot stacks up against Bench? Compare bookkeeping features, software, pricing, and support plus discover why growing businesses choose Pilot.

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How to automate your bookkeeping (without doing it all yourself)

Learn how to automate your bookkeeping with a free 5-tool stack Pilot uses daily. No fluff, just the tools and workflows that actually save you time.

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Medtech fundraising advice from a CFO

Raising a medtech round? Here are 7 things that’ll give you far better chances.

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Double-entry vs. single-entry bookkeeping: what’s the difference?

Compare double-entry and single-entry bookkeeping. Learn how each system works, when to use them, and why most businesses upgrade to double-entry.

Back Office Operations

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20+ bookkeeping software options worth your time (and how to pick one)

Explore the top bookkeeping software for small businesses, freelancers, and enterprise teams. Learn how to choose the best fit or outsource it to Pilot.

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How to choose the right accounting software for your business

Choosing accounting software is a big decision. Here’s how to pick the right fit for your business based on size, budget, and goals.

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How to tell a better value story for your healthtech startup

It's more critical than ever to have a strong narrative that articulates your value. Read advice from a CFO.

Finances and Fundraising

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What should you pay yourself as a medtech or healthtech founder?

See what other founders pay themselves.

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How much do bookkeepers charge? A state-by-state breakdown

Explore average bookkeeping costs by rate, role, and business type. Learn what bookkeepers charge per hour or month and when it makes sense to outsource.

Accounting and Bookkeeping

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Bookkeeping vs. accounting: which one do you really need?

Confused about bookkeeping vs. accounting? Discover the key differences, when your business needs each, and how Pilot can handle your financial back office with ease.

Accounting and Bookkeeping

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A complete small business finance starter kit

Don’t know what your business needs to run finances? We asked a financial ops expert to create an easy-to-follow infographic. Have a look.

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43% founder pay cut: the new reality of startup compensation in 2025

Founder pay is down 43% in 2025 as capital efficiency becomes critical for startups. Explore trends, benchmarks, and expert insights in Pilot’s Founder Salary Report to guide your compensation strategy.

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Which AI startup founders earn the most?

Last year, AI startup founders paid themselves 8% less. This year, they earned 20% more. What changed?

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Founder salaries fell 43%—but why?

For five years salaries have consistently climbed until this year–they fell by a lot. Let’s look at the data.

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Contract or full-time? A hiring guide for creative agencies

Learn when to hire contractors vs. employees, how much each really costs, and how to make the best choice for your creative agency.

Creative Agencies

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80% utilization makes agencies more profitable—here’s why

Probably. Learn why aiming for 80% is much better for your agency, based on data from 2,000+ businesses.

Creative Agencies

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How to stop scope creep from wrecking your agency’s profits

Stop scope creep with clients who don’t know what they want. Read advice from six CFOs on running a profitable studio.

Creative Agencies

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The ultimate small business tax deduction guide (what you can really write-off)

Discover the top small business tax deductions you can claim in 2025. Maximize your write-offs, avoid missing savings, and simplify tax prep with Pilot.

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Goldilocks fine print: Customer terms that build trust and fuel growth

Learn how to create balanced customer agreements that protect your startup without scaring away clients. Get expert insights from Pilot on crafting terms that build trust and support growth.

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Understanding startup valuations: A CFO’s guide for founders

Our CFO services team put together this guide based on 300+ startups. Inside: What formulas to use and how you can drive yours up.

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Raising as an AI startup? Make your case with 3 metrics

These three metrics provide the best foundation for proving your AI startup’s value story.

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You almost certainly don't have to do a BOI filing anymore

The set of companies that need to file the BOI has been dramatically pared down. Here's what you need to know.

Back Office Operations

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What is the qualified small business stock (QSBS)? Millions in tax savings, maybe

Imagine selling your startup and saving $10M on capital gains taxes. That’s what QSBS does—if you stay qualified.

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Timeless treasury management advice from a CFO

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How to file a business tax extension in 2025 and avoid penalties

Learn how to file a business tax extension with this step-by-step guide. Avoid penalties, meet IRS deadlines, and simplify filing.

February 20, 2025

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Why an invoice approval process could save you $49,860

Scammers are targeting businesses with fake invoices. A two-step approval process like this can keep your business safe.

Risk and Security

February 19, 2025

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5 errors that hold food and beverage companies back

Running a food and beverage business means you’ll likely make mistakes that’ll disrupt operations. Here are 5 common and avoidable errors that affect F&B brands.

Back Office Operations

February 17, 2025

Blog

Should your recruiting firm hire full-time or part-time?

Helping clients hire is one thing. Building the right team for your recruiting firm is another challenge entirely—it’s harder when it’s your own. Some advice.

February 12, 2025

Blog

Fundraising in 2025? The 5 Key VC Market Trends You Need to Know

5 VC market trends you need to know from Pilot’s CFO Services team, including analyses on 2024's Q4 VC activity, valuation, and exit trends.

Finances and Fundraising

February 10, 2025

Blog

Struggling to increase your agency’s revenue? Try these 3 tips

If your agency is in a shaky financial position, you’re stuck taking poor-fit projects. Get out of that cycle and start doing what you love with these three pricing tips.

Creative Agencies

February 4, 2025

Blog

How to price your consulting services for maximum profit

Our data shows that specialists like finance or tech consultants tend to charge more than generalists or nonprofit consultants. Here are 5 things any consultant can do, in any industry.

Creative Agencies

February 4, 2025

Blog

How to find your issued share count

Trying to fill out the DE Franchise Tax report, and not sure how many shares you've issued? Read this guide.

February 1, 2025

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How to File Your Delaware Franchise Tax On Time

Still need to file Delaware Franchise Tax? We walk you through the steps and how to calculate your tax amount.

February 1, 2025

Blog

Just starting a business? Your top 10 organizational questions answered

Answer to the 10 most common questions our customers ask...

Back Office Operations

January 24, 2025

Blog

Bench accounting was acquired. It’s a wild reminder to revisit your cash flow forecast

What the Bench temporary-closure-to-acquisition can teach about cash flow forecast best practices.

Finances and Fundraising

January 17, 2025

Blog

Cut your monthly business expenses with our 10-item “no loss” checklist

This is a list expenses to cut that will reduce monthly business expenses for your company. We've organized the top 10 cuts into a checklist based on our insights managing the books and accounting for 2,000+ small businesses and startups.

January 15, 2025

Blog

Pilot + Mosey: Your Complete State Tax Filing Solution

Stop juggling state tax compliance. Pilot and Mosey now offer end-to-end tax filing and compliance monitoring for growing businesses. Get expert support today.

January 15, 2025

Blog

Bench shutdown FAQ

First they shut down, now customers are locked out of their data. Here's the definitive FAQ for Bench customers looking for answers and doing due diligence on your best options to move forward.

Accounting and Bookkeeping

January 3, 2025

Blog

An end-of-year checklist that might save you 260 hours next year

Founders and business owners waste time looking for information, repeating themselves, switching from one task to another …

December 20, 2024

Blog

5 Things to Add to Your End-of-Year Checklist

Check out these five tips on what to include in your small business EOY checklist.

Back Office Operations

November 8, 2024

Blog

Startup Tax Prep: How to Find the Right Tax Provider

Here’s what you want to look for and the questions you need to ask as you compare tax services for startups.

October 30, 2024

Blog

What is the BOI filing?

Need to file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report as part of the Corporate Transparency Act? Here's what it is.

Back Office Operations

October 28, 2024

Blog

5 Things to Add to Your End-of-Year Checklist

Check out these five tips on what to include in your EOY checklist.

Back Office Operations

October 28, 2024

Blog

How to file a 1099-NEC form for vendors, contractors, and freelancers

Apart from explaining how these important tax documents work, we'll also offer some tips that will help you stay organized throughout the year.

October 27, 2024

Blog

5 Trends You Need to Know: VC Market Insights Q3 2024

5 VC market trends you need to know from Pilot’s CFO Services team, including analyses on Q3's VC activity, valuation, and exit trends.

Finances and Fundraising

October 16, 2024

Blog

How to File Your Startup Taxes the Right Way

We’ll discuss what makes a good tax accountant, direct and indirect expenses, the R&D tax credit, LLC filings, and more.

October 15, 2024

Blog

Get the Guide to Claiming the R&D Tax Credit

The R&D credit is valuable tool to extend runway in a challenging economic environment, but it's not easy to apply for. That’s why we put together a guide.

October 14, 2024

Blog

Instructions for Filling Out Form 1099-NEC

This document offers comprehensive instructions for completing Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC for the year 01/2024, detailing reporting requirements, form completion, and legal obligations for various types of payments.

Accounting and Bookkeeping

October 13, 2024

Blog

Bookkeeping and Taxes: When Is It Time to Stop DIY?

DIY can work fine for a certain time, but there comes a point when lack of dedicated support can lead to serious problems.

Accounting and Bookkeeping

October 10, 2024

Blog

Pilot R&D Tax Credit: How It Works

Considering claiming the R&D tax credit with Pilot? Here's how our process works, what we deliver, and what to expect from working with us.

October 2, 2024

Blog

Your Tax Questions Answered

If you’re a founder wondering how to file your taxes for remote employees or need a better understanding of how to claim the R&D tax credit, we’ve got you covered!

September 25, 2024

Blog

How to Evaluate an R&D Tax Credit Provider: 3 Questions to Ask

Businesses can lose a lot of money if they file for the R&D tax credit incorrectly. These three questions will help you find an R&D tax credit partner that can help you successfully claim your credit.

September 5, 2024

Blog

So, You Raised a Series A – Now What?

I interviewed a handful of entrepreneurs who’ve raised a Series A to put together some advice, perspectives, and tactical to-dos to answer the question, “I just raised a Series A—now what?”

September 3, 2024

Blog

Burn Rate Calculator: Calculate Your Burn Rate and Startup Runway

Use this calculator to find your burn rate and remaining startup runway, then continue reading to learn how you can use those numbers to make better financial decisions.

Finances and Fundraising

August 29, 2024

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