Hmmm so where do I start...<p>I am in an interesting position. I run a tech firm in southern AZ, we&#x27;re developing some pretty incredible stuff and we&#x27;re funded. We received an initial seed investment that with my current burn rate will allow me to continue development for another 5 months (we&#x27;ve been grinding away since may) in order to scale, hire on a few more full time developers, and assure said developers that they want to continue working at my company I need follow on capital; which my current investor has already agreed to fund. All of this is great and there really are worse problems to have but here is my problem.<p>I cant make him understand the high labor cost associated with technical development. My current projections outline my COL at close to 80% of my total projected expenses, which, once you account for the actual requested capital it is still stupid lean. Any tips on communicating effectively what it costs to hire, and maintain quality developers and engineers?<p>Thanks, -CA
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