Economics
Initial Investment
Quick fact
Many startups fail not because of a bad idea, but because they underestimated their initial investment needs, leading to early cash flow crises.
Why this is interesting
Imagine you want to open a lemonade stand. Before you sell even one cup, you need money for lemons, sugar, cups, and a sign. That money is your initial investment. But what if you put that same money into a savings account instead?