My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
Generational Skill Arbitrage
Identify skills that one generation has naturally but others must learn artificially, then build businesses leveraging that advantage before the gap closes
Decision Rule
If you have native understanding of platforms/tools that others struggle with, prioritize businesses that require those skills
How It Works
Works because generational differences in platform adoption and mental models create temporary but significant competitive advantages
Failure Modes
Overestimating how long the advantage will last
Building only on generational advantages without sustainable moats
Underestimating older generation's ability to adapt
Focusing too much on age-specific features rather than universal needs
Example Decision
“Young entrepreneurs should prioritize TikTok-native businesses now while older competitors are still learning the platform, but also build retention features that aren't platform-dependent”
Related Knowledge
Ignorance and naivety are entrepreneurial advantages when young
Maintain beginner's mind while selectively gaining wisdom from experienced advisors
AI Enhancement Framework
A systematic approach to finding business opportunities by identifying existing tools or processes that can be made more
Aha Moment Marketing Framework
A product development approach that starts with identifying a single impressive AI-powered experience that can drive vir
Build million-dollar business while in high school
Generating 6-7 figures in annual revenue while maintaining academic performance and preparing for college
Get micro-influencers to promote your app through cold outreach
Converting 5-10% of outreach attempts into paid partnerships that generate positive ROI
Magic Moment First Product Design
Design products by first identifying the single most impressive AI-powered experience, then building all other features