My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
College entrepreneurship communities should be underground and exclusive
Evidence
Power Hour describes itself as 'CIA for college entrepreneurship' with secret meetings and handpicked members
Implication
Exclusivity and mystery create stronger commitment and higher-quality membership
Counter Belief
Open, inclusive communities reach more potential entrepreneurs and democratize opportunities
Example Application
Build invite-only entrepreneur networks that emphasize secrecy and selectivity to increase engagement
Related Knowledge
Going Pro vs Dropping Out Reframe
Reframing education departure from 'dropping out' (negative) to 'going pro' (positive) when someone has exceptional skills ready for professional application.
Product in Search of Market Recognition
Identifying when you have strong technology or product capabilities but haven't found the right customer segment or use case that will pay sufficiently for the solution.
Summer Melt Prevention Framework
A systematic approach to preventing prospective students from withdrawing their college enrollment commitment at the last minute, typically during summer before freshman year.
Content-First Brand Building Framework
A brand building approach that prioritizes storytelling and content creation over traditional advertising to achieve cheaper customer acquisition and authentic engagement.
Decide whether to raise venture capital or bootstrap a profitable business
Making optimal funding decision that aligns with business potential and founder goals, avoiding premature scaling or missed opportunities.
Scale CPG product from small regional chains to national distribution
Systematic expansion from regional chains to national retailers while maintaining velocity metrics and profit margins.