Knowledge Marketplace
My First Million

My First Million

The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.

Back to Beliefs

Young contrarian people create the most interesting opportunities

Evidence

Stories of young entrepreneurs building unexpected successful businesses in unconventional ways

Implication

Seek out and work with young people who think differently rather than traditional high achievers

Counter Belief

Experience and traditional credentials predict success better than youth and contrarian thinking

Example Application

Hiring Target employee who tweets crypto analysis in bathroom breaks rather than MBA graduate with perfect resume