Which growth channel gets founders to revenue fastest? Analysis of 353 stories.
Twitter / X founders reach milestones in 1 year on average
| Growth Channel | Stories | Avg Time | Fastest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twitter / X | 73 | 1 year | 4 days |
| Paid Ads | 13 | 1 year | 1 days |
| Cold Outreach | 9 | 1 year | 14 days |
| Other | 14 | 2 years | 2 months |
| Product Hunt | 34 | 2 years | 7 days |
| Communities | 76 | 2 years | 7 days |
| SEO / Content | 86 | 3 years | 1 month |
| Word of Mouth | 48 | 3 years | 3 months |
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