About this episode

Valentin Recker discusses the real reasons startups run out of money and how to navigate financial challenges.

In this episode of the JustPaid Podcast, we sit down with Valentin Recker, operator, turnaround expert, and longtime finance leader, to unpack why startups don't actually fail suddenly — and what really causes them to run out of money. This is a must-watch for founders, operators, and finance leaders navigating growth, AI costs, hiring decisions, and financial clarity without losing momentum.

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Host: JustPaid.ai

Guest: Valentin Recker

Topics covered

• cash flow
• startups
• finance
• growth
• AI costs
• hiring decisions

Keywords

• cash flow
• startups
• finance leaders
• growth
• AI costs

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Organizations: JustPaid.ai

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