My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
The AI/intelligence wave represents the biggest entrepreneurial opportunity of our lifetimes, comparable to the early internet
The Reasoning
Historical pattern shows technology waves create trillion-dollar opportunities every decade. AI follows the progression: information -> communication -> value -> intelligence
What Needs to Be True
- AI continues improving at current pace
- AI can reliably execute complex multi-step tasks
- Regulatory environment allows AI automation
Counterargument
AI might hit technical limitations, or regulation could slow adoption significantly
What Would Change This View
AI progress stalling, major safety incidents causing regulatory backlash, or economic downturn preventing AI investment
Implications for Builders
Focus on AI-native solutions rather than adding AI to existing products
Build for the intelligence wave, not just efficiency improvements
Think about AI doing work, not just providing information
Example Application
“Instead of building better todo apps, build AI that converts goals into automatically executed action plans”