• TIMELINE
  • FORECAST
  • CASH
  • HUMAN

How to calculate startup runway with your AI

Connect your financial data once. Your AI handles the math to show exactly how many months of life your company has left.

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Short answer

How do I find my startup runway using AI?

Your AI pulls your current cash balance and monthly burn rate to project your exhaustion date. It provides a specific month-by-month timeline of your remaining capital. You get a full breakdown of your cash position below.

Your runway outcomes.

Where your data lands.

The AI processes your numbers to produce these specific views.

TIMELINE

Months of runway

The AI calculates your exact survival window. You see a clear date for when your cash hits zero.

FORECAST

Burn rate trends

The AI looks at how your spending changes over time. It shows how shifting your burn affects your end date.

CASH

Current cash position

The AI pulls your latest balance. You get a snapshot of what you actually have on hand right now.

HUMAN

Strategic decisions

The AI provides the math, but you decide how to cut costs or raise more capital. You own the final strategy.

The workflow

What your AI does when the data arrives.

The AI handles the heavy lifting of the math so you can focus on the strategy.

  1. Gather cash data

    Your AI looks at your current bank balances and available capital. It identifies exactly how much liquidity you have.

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  2. Analyze burn

    The AI calculates your average monthly outflow. It separates fixed costs from variable spending.

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  3. Project exhaustion

    The AI runs the math to see when your cash runs out. It builds a timeline based on your current burn.

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  4. Model scenarios

    You can ask the AI to simulate different spending levels. It shows how much longer you last if you cut costs.

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Try it

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Use these prompts to begin your analysis.

Starting points

These are starting points. Swap out the specific names for your actual bank accounts or spreadsheets.

Burn Rate Analyzer Connector

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Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Zvyp9g3ADJOk5lj3fow0ak6B9i2LYENiu7trFrK6/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Burn Rate Analyzer capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "burn-rate-analyzer-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Zvyp9g3ADJOk5lj3fow0ak6B9i2LYENiu7trFrK6/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI change my bank settings?

    No. The AI only reads your financial data to perform calculations. It cannot move money or change account settings.

  • 02

    Will the AI delete my transaction history?

    No. The AI has no permission to delete or modify any of your financial records.

  • 03

    Does it work with my existing spreadsheets?

    Yes, as long as you have connected the appropriate data source through the Connector.

  • 04

    Can it predict when I'll need to raise more money?

    Yes. By calculating your runway, it can tell you exactly when your cash will run out, which is your deadline for fundraising.

  • 05

    Do I need to manually enter my burn rate every month?

    No. Once connected, the AI pulls the latest data to keep your runway calculation current.

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