The Economist’s week ahead
Investor Due Diligence Report
by The Economist
linkedinBusiness
The trends and stories our digital newsroom expects to dominate the coming days
Investor Due Diligence Report
by The Economist
The trends and stories our digital newsroom expects to dominate the coming days
3.3M
N/A
27.0
294.8
0.01%
(comments + likes) / subscribers
~2x per week
2.1 posts/week
57/100
Variable (~5.8d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founding Journey | 240K | N/A | $50/mo | substack |
| a16z speedrun | 202K | +4.0% | Free | substack |
| Refactoring | 173K | N/A | $15/mo | substack |
| Clouded Judgement | 87K | N/A | Free | substack |
Platform Dependency
Uses linkedin platform
Publishing Consistency
Variable publishing frequency
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Audience Concentration
Consistent engagement across posts
Disclaimer: This report is generated automatically based on publicly available data and proprietary estimation models. Estimated subscriber counts are derived from engagement patterns and should be verified through direct disclosure. Revenue estimates are based on known pricing and estimated paid subscriber counts. This report is for informational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for investment decisions.
| Component | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement Rate | 69/100 | 30% |
| Publishing Consistency | 52/100 | 10% |
| Secret Strategist |
| 78K |
| +0.7% |
| Free |
| substack |
Revenue Model
LinkedIn newsletters are free-only — no direct monetization