My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
Magic Moment First Product Design
Design products by first identifying the single most impressive AI-powered experience, then building all other features to support and retain users attracted by that magic moment
Decision Rule
If a feature can't be demonstrated in a 10-second video or doesn't contribute to magic moment delivery or retention, don't build it
How It Works
Works because modern distribution requires viral content, viral content requires impressive moments, and retention requires substantial value beyond the hook
Failure Modes
Magic moment too complex to demonstrate quickly
No retention features beyond the initial wow
Magic moment doesn't align with target user's core needs
Focusing only on magic moment without building sustainable business
Example Decision
“Cal could have built detailed nutrition tracking first, but instead focused on photo-to-calories as the magic moment, then added tracking features for retention”
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
Generational Skill Arbitrage
Identify skills that one generation has naturally but others must learn artificially, then build businesses leveraging t