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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

Silly Projects Make Better First Businesses Than Serious Ones

Evidence

Silly projects allow creative marketing, hiring, and business practices that build diverse skills without rigid expectations

Implication

New entrepreneurs should consider fun, outlandish ideas that let them experiment with different business skills

Counter Belief

Serious businesses have clearer paths to revenue and investment

Example Application

Sperm racing startup teaching founders about event production, marketing, fundraising, and PR in ways a traditional B2B SaaS wouldn't