yc-weekly-growth-compass

Compute weekly growth rates and benchmark startup performance against YC-standard tiers.

40|6|Updated Jul 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/magnus919/agent-skills --skill yc-weekly-growth-compass
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Skill: yc-weekly-growth-compass
Source: https://github.com/magnus919/agent-skills/tree/main/yc-weekly-growth-compass
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/magnus919/agent-skills --skill yc-weekly-growth-compass

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the problem of vague startup progress tracking by providing a rigorous, repeatable framework to measure growth against YC-validated benchmarks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Growth Benchmarking: Instantly classify your weekly growth rate against YC tiers (1% concerning to 10%+ outstanding).
  • Decision Framing: Use the growth compass heuristic to evaluate whether any initiative serves your target growth rate.
  • Projection Modeling: Calculate doubling times and compound growth trajectories to visualize future milestones.

Quick Start

Use the yc-weekly-growth-compass skill to calculate the growth rate and YC benchmark for a current value of 1200 and a previous value of 1000.

Frequently Asked Questions about yc-weekly-growth-compass

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I calculate my startup's weekly growth rate against YC benchmarks?

Startup weekly growth benchmarking classifies your growth rate against YC-validated tiers, categorizing performance from 1% concerning to 10%+ outstanding by analyzing current versus previous metric values.

What is a good weekly growth rate for a startup according to Y Combinator?

According to YC benchmarks, a 5-7% weekly growth rate is considered good, while 10%+ is outstanding, 4% is decent, and 1% is concerning for startup traction measurement.

How do I project startup compound growth and calculate doubling time?

Startup compound growth projection calculates doubling times and visualizes future milestones by applying deterministic mathematical analysis to your current weekly growth rate trajectory using standard Python libraries.

Can I use Python standard library to benchmark startup traction metrics?

Yes, you can benchmark startup traction metrics using Python 3.9+ standard library modules, which perform deterministic mathematical analysis for growth rate calculation and YC tier classification without external dependencies.

When should I use YC growth benchmarks for strategic decision-making?

Use YC growth benchmarks for strategic decision-making during founder check-ins and initiative evaluation, applying the growth compass heuristic to determine if specific actions serve your target weekly growth rate trajectory.

Why does my startup growth rate benchmark lower than expected against YC tiers?

Your startup growth rate benchmarks lower because YC tiers require sustained compound acceleration, where 4% weekly is only decent and 7% is good, making consistent high growth percentages challenging to maintain long-term.