Which growth channel gets founders to revenue fastest? Analysis of 412 stories.
Twitter / X founders reach milestones in 1 year on average
| Growth Channel | Stories | Avg Time | Fastest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twitter / X | 86 | 1 year | 0 days |
| Other | 29 | 1 year | 0 days |
| Paid Ads | 15 | 1 year | 1 days |
| Cold Outreach | 11 | 1 year | 28 days |
| Communities | 93 | 1 year | 0 days |
| Product Hunt | 31 | 2 years | 0 days |
| Word of Mouth | 54 | 3 years | 3 months |
| SEO / Content | 93 | 3 years | 1 month |
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