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Grade your growth rate using Paul Graham's two-number math
by smakosh·Jun 14, 2026·2 points·0 comments
AI Analysis
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Revenue growth calculator when a spreadsheet does the same math.
Strengths
- •Clear framing around Paul Graham's 15%/month billionaire growth benchmark
- •Provides trailing 3 and 6-month growth rates with letter grades
Weaknesses
- •Single-page calculator that spreadsheets replicate with basic formulas
- •LLM Gateway integration for prompts feels tacked on, not core value
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Target Audience
Startup founders, early-stage entrepreneurs tracking revenue growth
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