Y Combinator Viability Algorithm
Default Alive vs. Default Dead Calculator
Implement Paul Graham’s famous startup survival test. Calculate whether your current month-over-month revenue growth will reach break-even before your bank account reaches zero.
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Paul Graham Framework Verdict
Default Alive
Default Alive
Based on your 8% monthly growth rate, your revenue will surpass monthly expenses in Month 13 with $58,817 remaining in the bank. You can reach profitability without needing more capital.
Profitability Crossover:Month 13
Lowest Cash Trough:$58,817
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Coined by Y Combinator founder Paul Graham, a startup is "Default Alive" if, assuming their current revenue growth rate and expenses remain constant, their existing cash balance is sufficient to reach profitability before running out of money. If not, they are "Default Dead".