unit-economics-engine

Unit economics calculation starts by selecting the economic unit (customer, order, product, or contract), allocating direct and avoidable costs, then computing contribution per unit. The Skill also layers in acquisition and servicing costs to derive LTV:CAC and payback by cohort.

LTV:CAC compares customer lifetime value to acquisition cost, and this Skill tracks it as a core KPI with baseline, target, and confidence. It warns against applying generic benchmarks before comparability is established through benchmark calibration for your industry and stage.

Yes, it adapts its method using business archetype, industry operating profile, stage and maturity assessment, and regulatory intensity classifiers. It reads the finance domain playbook when tailoring analysis to a specific industry, lifecycle stage, or business model.

Avoid it before benchmark calibration establishes comparability, during active emergencies where incident workflows take priority, and for legal, tax, or investment determinations requiring licensed specialists. It also stops when a missing fact could reverse the decision.

Human approval is required for money movement, binding commitments, pricing changes, customer-impacting changes, and actions above budget or risk limits. The Skill only executes authorized low-risk reversible internal actions and escalates financing or accounting matters to the CFO and founder.