# Ep.538 FEMA Watches Waffle House Because the Spreadsheet Is Sometimes Too Late

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Published: 2026-08-25T13:00:00+00:00
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The most useful warning signal is not always buried inside a financial report. FEMA became famous for informally watching the operational status of Waffle House restaurants after disasters because a full menu, limited menu, or closed location can reveal how badly local infrastructure has been hit. In today’s episode, we break down why founders should look beyond polished reports and identify the frontline operational signals that expose financial trouble first. By the time a problem reaches y...

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