The Curve

A billion is a growth rate × how long it lasts. Pick a scenario, then drag the sliders to see where a founder's stake crosses $1B.

"Now you see why, when I meet a founder, the first thing I ask about is their growth rate."Paul Graham
Annual revenue
Company value (10×)
Founder stake
Time to $1B stake
Pick a scenario or move the growth slider.

Log scale shown — equal steps mean equal multiplication, so steady growth becomes a straight line. Switch to Linear to see the raw “hockey stick.”