everyinc/charlie-cfo-skill

# GitHub Repository: EveryInc/charlie-cfo-skill

**URL:** https://github.com/EveryInc/charlie-cfo-skill
**Author:** EveryInc
**Description:** Claude Code skill for bootstrapped CFO financial management. Named after Charlie Munger.
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## Stats
- Stars: 255
- Forks: 34
- Open Issues: 0
- Commits: 5
- Created: 2026-01-29T17:25:08Z
- Updated: 2026-06-18T08:40:06Z
- Pushed: 2026-01-29T18:00:05Z

## README
# Charlie CFO Skill

A Claude Code skill for bootstrapped CFO financial management.

Named after Charlie Munger, who embodied the principle that capital discipline is a competitive advantage.

## What It Does

Charlie provides financial frameworks for bootstrapped, high-growth startups:

- **Cash management** — Runway calculations, reserve structures, burn analysis
- **Unit economics** — LTV:CAC ratios, CAC payback, gross margin targets
- **Capital allocation** — Hiring ROI, Rule of 40, investment payback periods
- **Working capital** — Cash conversion cycle, AR/AP optimization, prepay strategies
- **Forecasting** — Driver-based planning, scenario modeling, 13-week cash flow

## Installation

```bash
npx skills add EveryInc/charlie-cfo-skill
```

## Usage

Once installed, Charlie activates automatically when you ask financial questions:

- "Should we make this hire?"
- "How much runway do we need?"
- "What metrics should I track?"
- "How do I forecast revenue?"
- "What's a healthy LTV:CAC ratio?"

## Philosophy

**Profit is a constraint, not a goal.** Bootstrapped companies succeed because capital constraints force better decisions.

Key principles:
- Unit economics are survival requirements, not nice-to-haves
- Revenue per employee matters more than headcount
- Runway targets: 24-36 months minimum
- Every investment needs a <12 month payback period

## References

The skill includes detailed reference docs:

- `references/metrics-benchmarks.md` — Formulas and industry benchmarks
- `references/case-studies.md` — Examples from Mailchimp, Zapier, Basecamp, ConvertKit, Zoho

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## License

MIT