Imran: Apple's 50-day payout delay creates severe cash flow obstacles for developers.
Faze Imran · 6 Exits by 24: The Demand-First Startup Sale · Jul 2, 2026 · at 25:51
Serial founder Faze Imran discusses practical cash flow challenges when scaling consumer mobile apps via paid user acquisition.
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“Like, it takes about, like, 45, 50 days to get your money from Apple. And it doesn't sound like a big deal, but it's a very big deal, especially if you're trying to scale paid.”
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