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#91July 5, 20201:01:22

#89 - The Man That Gamed Uber

Uber referral arbitrageGaming digital platformsGlobal currency loopholes

About This Episode

The episode features an interview with Abhishek, an Indian software engineer who built a $20k-per-month business by exploiting global arbitrage opportunities in Uber's referral system. The hosts also discuss the mass migration from high-cost cities like San Francisco, the emerging market for alternative data, and creative strategies for high-speed wealth generation.

Episode Description

Joined our private FB group yet? It's a page where people share each others million dollar ideas or what they're already working on: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourfirstmillion. This episode includes: Abhishek Kumar Maurya, the founder of UberPro.In; the companies capitalizing on people fleeing cities; how tech is helping humans become fitter; the world of alternate data; the Freeport for baseball cards; and the million dollar challenge.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Key Takeaways

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Identify 'global arbitrage' opportunities where digital referral systems fail to account for currency and cost-of-living differences between countries.

2

Look for 'alternative data' sources—such as satellite imagery, credit card flows, or mobility data—which can be sold for high premiums to hedge funds and traders.

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Use extreme constraints during brainstorming, such as 'how to make $5 million in two months with no-code tools,' to force high-level creative breakthroughs.

Business Ideas Mentioned

Alternative Data Marketplace

Marketplace

State Residency Exit Service

SaaS

Branded Viral Mask Campaign

Content & Media

Physical Collectibles Trading Freeport

Marketplace

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Duration1:01:22
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Ideas Discussed4
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