Startups
01Prepare for sustainable growth
Build a credible financial plan, understand cash runway, prepare for capital discussions, and evaluate the economics of growth.
- Cash runway and burn rate
- Fundraising models
- Unit economics
Mirant Desai
Fractional CFO and strategic finance advisory for leaders managing growth, capital allocation, and financial performance.
Fractional CFO advisory
Reliable accounting provides a clear view of historical performance. Fractional CFO advisory builds on that foundation with forward-looking planning, scenario analysis, and disciplined evaluation of financial tradeoffs.
I provide executive-level financial leadership and decision support through a flexible engagement model, working alongside management teams and existing advisors as priorities evolve.
Who I advise
The scope varies by stage, sector, and available resources. The objective is consistent: reliable financial insight that supports timely, well-informed decisions.
Startups
01Build a credible financial plan, understand cash runway, prepare for capital discussions, and evaluate the economics of growth.
Small businesses
02Supplement historical reporting with forward-looking cash planning, margin analysis, and disciplined performance management.
Organizations
03Give executives and boards a clear view of financial capacity, program economics, risk, and the tradeoffs behind resource decisions.
Advisory capabilities
Engagements may address a specific priority or establish an ongoing planning, reporting, and decision-support process.
Explore all servicesFinancial planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis
Business-model, pricing, and unit-economics analysis
Cash flow, runway, and capital planning
Management dashboards and board reporting
Fundraising strategy and investor materials
Valuation analysis and transaction support
AI & technology companies
AI businesses often face extended R&D periods, changing infrastructure costs, uncertain adoption patterns, and emerging pricing structures. Conventional assumptions may not capture the economics or risks that matter most.
Engagement approach
Review the financial position, revenue and cost structure, reporting, and decisions that require better information.
Translate business priorities into a focused financial roadmap, practical models, and a consistent review cadence.
Complete a defined project or provide ongoing CFO-level support in coordination with leadership and existing advisors.
Initial conversation
A 30-minute conversation can clarify the decision, assess the available information, and identify an appropriate next step.