Built for scrappy founders who can't yet afford a CFO
Operating systems that teach while they run your business.
ScaleGuide gives early-stage founders plug-and-play operating systems that turn chaos into clarity without hiring a full-time executive. Start with your Financial OS, then layer on fractional support when you're ready.
Start with battle-tested templates. Add human help only when you're truly in over your head.
Financial OS Snapshot
Your OS explains what these mean, how you stack up against benchmarks, and what to do next.
OS first. Advisory when you actually need it.
ScaleGuide is built for early-stage founders who are doing everything themselves and don't yet have the budget for a full-time executive. Each operating system is a complete, founder-ready solution that teaches you how to run the function—while doing most of the heavy lifting for you.
When the OS is working but your time and complexity outgrow it, that's when our fractional executive layer makes sense. The OS is the solution you need today; advisory is the bridge once you're in real scaling territory.
How founders use ScaleGuide
- • Replace messy spreadsheets with a coherent Financial OS.
- • See benchmarks, target vs. actuals, and CFO-style insights without hiring a CFO.
- • Capture what's working into simple, repeatable operating systems.
- • When execution gets too heavy, graduate into fractional support.
Start with the Financial Intelligence OS
Your first OS is a complete financial intelligence system: four linked Excel models, a comprehensive guide, embedded education, and a wizard that turns your company data into investor-grade financials and CFO-style commentary.
Plug-and-play models
Professionally structured models with protected formulas, named ranges, and clear inputs. No brittle templates or mystery cells.
Teach-while-you-work UX
In-cell comments, a complete guide, and benchmark callouts turn every interaction into a lesson in how real CFOs think.
Founder-first pricing
Priced so a scrappy founder can buy it today and feel the ROI immediately—long before they're ready for a full-time finance leader.