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The Founder Gazette
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Pricing practice

Annual trials of 30 days converted 44.6%, four-day trials 24%

RevenueCat's trial data covers more than 17,000 mobile apps. It suggests the 14-day trial most software firms copied is the wrong length for an annual plan.

№ 299 · 2 October 2026
Founder practice

How a 60-person childcare firm closes for two full weeks a year

Haven shuts every club for a week in summer and the last week of December. The scheduling is set more than a year ahead, and staff are paid for both.

№ 110 · 21 August 2026