Why Runaway exists
For years, I tracked my savings and investments in Google Sheets that grew with every new idea.
I tried the online FIRE calculators and a few paid tools, but I kept hitting the same compromise: either it was expensive, or it stopped before the real questions. Multi-currency support in particular was almost always missing or clumsy, along with other modules I needed. Runaway grew out of that gap.
Who builds Runaway
I’m a software engineer with eight years of experience developing web applications.
I’ve long cared about investing and financial independence: how today’s decisions shape tomorrow’s freedom. I built Runaway to bring together in one tool what I was looking for elsewhere: a simple experience, editable assumptions, detailed projections, and a clear view of what happens behind the numbers.
Built for France, Canada, and the US
I wanted a tool that can represent modern, diversified wealth — stocks, ETFs, cryptocurrencies, cash, and other assets — without splitting your plan across several applications.
As a French-Canadian, I needed a tool that fits the realities of both France and Canada: their currencies, account types, and tax considerations. The United States follows, because its markets and investing practices weigh on almost any plan.
I build Runaway in my spare time, aiming to make the tool I wish I’d found: comprehensive without being overwhelming, serious without being intimidating.
The principles behind the product
Transparency
Assumptions, methods, and limitations should remain understandable.
Freedom
People can change their scenario and explore their own decisions.
Privacy
Financial information deserves careful and respectful product design.
Accessibility
Planning your future should not require a complex spreadsheet or an overpriced tool.