My First Million
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Target ultra-high-volume email users who have strong professional networks
Why It Works
Power users have similar peers who face identical problems and trust referrals from people in similar situations
Prerequisites
How to Execute
Identify specific power user segments (VCs, executives, consultants)
Build product features that create visible status/efficiency gains
Create referral incentives that align with professional reputation
Focus on quality over quantity in early user acquisition
When It Fails
When product doesn't deliver obvious benefits or when target users don't have strong referral networks
Real Example
“Email AI tool targets VCs who process 500+ daily emails, creating visible efficiency that gets discussed in VC networks”
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