My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
Platform Shift Applications
For: Early adopters of new platforms
The Problem
When new platforms emerge, there's a gap between platform capability and available applications
The Solution
Build applications optimized for new platform before competition arrives
Why Now?
Platform shifts create temporary windows where competition is minimal and distribution is easier
Build MVP in 7 Days
Choose emerging platform with developer access
Identify one core use case underserved
Build minimal functional version
Submit to platform marketplace
Gather user feedback immediately
How to Validate
Revenue Model
Direct sales, subscriptions, or platform revenue sharing
Competitive Moat
First-mover advantage and platform-specific expertise
Risks to Consider
Related Knowledge
AI as new platform shift opportunity
AI tools like ChatGPT creating new platform for building applications and services
Physical proximity: Moving to same location as target customers or partners
Creates natural opportunities for repeated interaction and relationship building that can't be replicated remotely
Two Millimeter Shifts
Small adjustments in approach that create massive changes in outcomes, like a golf club being 2mm off causing the ball t
Play/Work Overlap Framework
Finding activities that feel like play to you but appear as work to others, creating a sustainable competitive advantage
Fat Pitch Strategy
Waiting for high-probability, high-reward opportunities rather than swinging at every chance that comes along
Get informal mentorship from successful people
Person regularly responds to your questions and you have ongoing informal advisory relationship