Foundations of Compound Growth Working Paper

Foundations of Compounding Growth introduces a modern blueprint for architecting revenue systems that scale without proportionally scaling cost. Built on first principles—acquisition, retention, and expansion—it reframes growth as a designed system rather than a collection of tactics. The guide explains how AI-native companies achieve breakout velocity through growth loops, structured data models, and operating frameworks that reinforce compounding effects over time. Executives walk away with a clear understanding of how to diagnose whether their current model is compounding or decaying—and how to design a Growth Machine that delivers durable, board-ready performance.

Best For

• CEOs & Founders architecting a 3–5 year growth strategy aligned with investor expectations

• CFOs & Board-Facing Executives seeking confidence intervals, scenario planning, and growth assurance

• CROs & Revenue Leaders modernizing GTM systems across acquisition, retention, and expansion

• CMOs & Growth Leaders designing loop-driven, AI-enabled growth engines

• RevOps & FP&A Leaders responsible for connecting top-down revenue targets to bottom-up GTM capacity

Key Takeaways

• Why compounding growth is a system state—not a result

• The three revenue levers that drive durable growth: acquisition, retention, expansion

• How AI-native companies build loop-driven growth models

• The difference between recurring vs. re-occurring revenue

• How to detect growth decay before it stalls performance

• Why standardized data models (e.g., Bowtie) are foundational to compounding

• How to integrate systems, processes, and people into a Growth Machine

• A framework for building a 12–24 month Growth Architecture roadmap