The chances of a startup becoming a $10 billion business are very slim, especially if you start with the goal of rapid growth.

The growth rates of successful startups can range from twenty to two hundred percent month over month, but they typically cluster around twenty to fifty percent month over month.

A good growth rate during Y Combinator is five to ten percent week over week; hitting ten percent weekly is considered exceptional.

For consumer startups, achieving at least 15% month-on-month growth in active users is ideal, with 10% being acceptable, while 5% is likely insufficient for long-term viability.

In the startup world, you're judged on your performance over the last six to eighteen months, so if you can cut your revenue in half to become sustainable, it can lead to better long-term outcomes.

If you're working significantly harder than your business counterparts, it may be a sign of being exploited, especially if they are not contributing equally to the startup's success.

In the startup world, you're betting that 90% of companies will go to zero or just return your money, while the remaining 10% will yield huge multiples and markups.

For consumer startups, tracking headline user growth is crucial because monetization often comes later, and a good growth rate is 15% month-over-month, which can lead to a 5x increase in user base annually.

Growth is essential for startups because it defines their potential to become significant in the market.