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Hampton Community for Entrepreneurs
Hampton Community for Entrepreneurs is a membership-based community designed for entrepreneurs generating at least three million in revenue, fostering a high-trust environment for sharing experiences and strategies to accelerate business success. It was pitched on My First Million in the episode "Ex-Amazon VP tells us what it’s really like working with Jeff Bezos" (aired October 28, 2026).
At a glance
| Podcast | My First Million |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Sam Parr and Shaan Puri |
| Episode | Ex-Amazon VP tells us what it’s really like working with Jeff Bezos |
| Aired | October 28, 2026 |
| Category | Subscription |
| Real companies on the episode | Prometheus, Tony Robbins, HubSpot, Amazon, Twitch, Hampton |
The problem it solves
Many entrepreneurs lack access to a supportive network where they can share challenges and receive guidance from peers, which can hinder their growth and success.
How it makes money
Subscription-based model where members pay a fee to join and participate in groups and events.
Skills you need
Community management, networking, business coaching, and event planning.
The market, and why this works now
Circle's payment API enables quick and secure transactions for membership fees, making it viable for the Hampton Community for Entrepreneurs. Initial revenue could be generated by promoting the community on Indie Hackers, targeting entrepreneurs who fit the revenue criteria. The founder will face a constraint in securing funding for initial marketing efforts, which may require a longer capital payback window than anticipated.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- Prometheus
Prometheus aims to develop artificial intelligence specialized for engineering purposes, focusing on building and manufacturing solutions.
- Tony Robbins
Tony Robbins is a motivational speaker and author known for his self-help seminars and coaching.
- HubSpot
HubSpot is a developer and marketer of software products for inbound marketing, sales, and customer service.
- Amazon
Amazon is a multinational technology company focusing on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
- Twitch
Twitch is a live streaming platform primarily focused on video game streaming, where users can watch and interact with gamers and streamers in real-time.
- Hampton
Hampton is a community for entrepreneurs with a focus on providing support and resources to help founders achieve business success.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri
Episode: Ex-Amazon VP tells us what it’s really like working with Jeff Bezos
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.