#121 - So You Made $100m...Now What?
About This Episode
Sam and Shaan discuss the explosive growth of virtual event platform Hopin, highlighting why market demand is more critical for success than product polish. They brainstorm opportunities in digital trade shows and creator-focused financial services before concluding with a philosophical debate on life after financial independence. The episode emphasizes the difference between playing finite games for an outcome versus infinite games for the sake of the process.
Episode Description
Key Takeaways
Market pull is more powerful than product quality; a 'shitty' product in a desperate market will grow faster than a perfect product in a stagnant one.
Trade shows are fundamentally about transaction liquidity, and there is a multi-billion dollar opportunity to build a digital platform that facilitates B2B buying and selling virtually.
To find long-term happiness in business, focus on playing 'infinite games'—pursuits you would continue even if you already had $100 million in the bank.
Business Ideas Mentioned
Digital Platform for B2B Trade Shows
SaaS
Influencer-Curated Gear Starter Boxes
E-commerce
Financial Services for Digital Creators
Creator Tools