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Founder Bottleneck Calculator

Estimate how much growth capacity is trapped in founder approvals and routine decisions.

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Estimated annual cost

$175,500

$624 founder hours each year

What to do next

Define decision rights and delegate one recurring approval this week.

Formula

(founder hours × founder value + employee wait hours × employee cost) × 52

Turn the estimate into action

Use the related template to clarify ownership and redesign the work behind the number.

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