Executive Careers with Fexingo · 2026-07-26 · 8 min
Episode 137 of Executive Careers with Fexingo dives into a critical but overlooked aspect of senior leadership transitions: calculating your financial runway before making a move. Lucas and Luna discuss why most executives underestimate their true burn rate, how to model three scenarios - conservative, moderate, and aggressive - and why having 18 months of expenses can fundamentally change your negotiation leverage. They walk through a real-world example of a VP of product at a mid-sized SaaS firm who used her runway to turn down a lowball offer and land a role with 30% higher total compensation. The hosts also cover practical tips on COBRA vs. private insurance, tax implications of liquidating assets, and when to bring in a fee-only financial advisor. If you are an executive contemplating a career change, this episode provides the framework to make that decision from a position of strength rather than desperation.
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