My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
“American food is shit”
What It Means
American food lacks the mineral content and taste quality found in other countries despite being the same foods
Why It Matters
Identifies massive market opportunity for premium, nutrient-dense food production using better growing methods
When It's True
When comparing mineral content and taste of same foods grown in different countries with different soil conditions
When It's Risky
Could be cultural bias rather than objective nutritional difference, or regulatory issues with health claims
How to Apply
Research nutritional differences between countries
Test premium food products with verifiable nutritional content
Use immigrant perspective to identify quality gaps in American markets
Example Scenario
“Immigrant entrepreneur notices bananas taste better in home country, researches soil mineral differences, builds AI-powered agricultural system to grow more nutritious food in America”
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