My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
Underground student organization spreading between universities
Why It Works
Students trust peers more than official channels, creates exclusivity and FOMO, leverages existing social networks
Prerequisites
How to Execute
Start with invite-only model to create exclusivity
Identify and recruit student leaders at target schools
Provide content and structure that can be replicated
Maintain consistent quality standards across locations
When It Fails
Without central coordination, quality control, or sustainable value delivery to members
Real Example
“Power Hour entrepreneurship society spreading from Michigan to UIUC through student networks”
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