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Seven-Figure Millionaire Matchmaker

For: Individuals with $50M+ net worth and 5M+ social followers

Buildability

The Problem

Ultra-wealthy individuals struggle to find authentic romantic connections due to wealth disparity, social isolation, and difficulty distinguishing genuine interest from gold-digging

The Solution

Exclusive matchmaking service for ultra-high-net-worth individuals with no upfront costs, only contingency fees upon successful marriage

Why Now?

Growing wealth inequality creates larger pool of ultra-wealthy, social media creates verifiable influence metrics, traditional matchmaking doesn't serve this tier effectively

Build MVP in 7 Days

Day 1

Create ultra-premium brand identity and website

Day 2

Define exact client criteria ($50M net worth, 5M followers)

Day 3

Develop intake process and compatibility assessment

Day 4

Reach out to 10 potential clients directly

Day 5

Create referral incentive system

How to Validate

Direct conversations with target demographic about pain points

Test willingness to pay success fees through proposal conversations

Validate demand through referral requests from initial contacts

Revenue Model

Pure contingency: $1M+ success fee only upon marriage, gentleman's agreement based on trust and reputation

Competitive Moat

Ultra-exclusive client base creates network effects, high success fees deter competition, reputation-based business model

Risks to Consider

Very small addressable marketLong sales cycles and relationship building requiredSuccess dependent on personal reputation and networkNo revenue until successful marriages occur

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