The First-Year Tax Mistakes That Cost Founders Runway
The First-Year Tax Mistakes That Cost Founders Runway is a Designli Academy Partner Session: a live session to share hands-on expertise with SaaS founders.
Most first-year founders don't lose runway to bad ideas. They lose it to avoidable business mistakes, like mixing personal and business expenses, missing tax filing deadlines, or leaving R&D credits on the table.
Join Every's Head of Tax, Nehemiah Davis, CPA, and Head of Marketing, Lyndi Thompson, for a practical look at the tax pitfalls that trip up early-stage startups and the simple habits that keep more cash in your business.
What this session covers
- How to choose the right entity and set it up correctly from day one
- The first-year deadlines and filings founders often miss
- Credits and deductions early-stage founders can claim
- How smart tax habits can extend your runway










