My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
“this is basically a financial analyst in a box”
What It Means
AI Excel tools provide professional-level financial analysis capabilities without expertise requirements
Why It Matters
Shows how AI democratizes previously expert-only business capabilities
When It's True
When AI tools can perform complex analysis with natural language inputs
When It's Risky
When analysis accuracy is critical or when nuanced judgment is required
How to Apply
Start with simple financial analysis tasks
Verify AI outputs against known benchmarks
Build expertise in prompting and interpretation
Example Scenario
“Small business owner creates DCF models and investment analysis without hiring expensive analyst”
Related Knowledge
AI Arbitrage Window Framework
A systematic approach to identify temporary advantages created by AI tools before markets become saturated or regulations catch up.
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Arbitrage Window Recognition
Mental framework for identifying temporary competitive advantages before they become widely adopted or regulated away
Productivity Acceleration Adoption Pattern
Once users experience significant productivity gains from new tools, reverting to previous methods becomes psychological
Early AI adoption creates unfair advantages that level playing fields for individuals without tradit
Focus should be on democratizing access to AI tools rather than restricting them