Definition
Metric that predicts future performance.
Examples
Activation is a leading indicator for retention.
Origin
Modern business/startup term; used as practical shorthand in product, growth, and investing.
Use it in Nautis
Track leading indicator alongside everything else in your startup.
Nautis brings planning, fundraising, finance, and operations into one AI-native workspace — so concepts like leading indicator stop being spreadsheet trivia and start showing up where decisions get made.
