Business idea · Education
Take Your Roommate to Work Day
Take Your Roommate to Work Day is a concept that allows individuals to bring their roommates to their workplace for a day, providing them with insights into different career paths and job environments. It was pitched on My First Million in the episode "9 drunk ideas that sound stupid (but are secretly genius)" (aired August 6, 2026).
At a glance
| Podcast | My First Million |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Sam Parr and Shaan Puri |
| Episode | 9 drunk ideas that sound stupid (but are secretly genius) |
| Aired | August 6, 2026 |
| Category | Education |
| Real companies on the episode | World 50, Tin Can Kids, PostPilot, Mercury, Benihana, Vacation |
The problem it solves
This idea helps people explore various careers they may not be aware of, aiding them in finding their passion by experiencing different job roles firsthand.
How it makes money
Could operate as an event-based service, charging companies a fee to host participants, or could be monetized through partnerships with organizations looking to promote their workplace culture.
Skills you need
Skills needed include event planning, networking, and marketing to attract both participants and companies to the program.
The market, and why this works now
Tech companies in urban areas with a strong emphasis on workplace culture could benefit from hosting "Take Your Roommate to Work Day" events. Using platforms like Eventbrite to market and sell tickets to participants, the initial revenue could come from companies paying to host these experiences. A significant challenge in the first year will be managing logistics and ensuring a smooth experience for participants and companies, which can be labor-intensive and may require a dedicated team to coordinate.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- World 50
World 50 is a community platform for Fortune 5,000 executives, facilitating networking and collaboration among high-level professionals.
- Tin Can Kids
A physical phone designed for children that operates through Wi-Fi, allowing them to communicate safely without smartphones.
- PostPilot
PostPilot provides direct mail marketing services specifically designed for e-commerce brands.
- Mercury
Mercury is a fintech company that offers banking products for businesses and has recently launched personal banking accounts.
- Benihana
Benihana is a restaurant chain that specializes in teppanyaki-style dining, where chefs cook in front of guests.
- Vacation
A company that produces whipped cream sunscreen, offering a playful and novel way to apply sunscreen.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri
Episode: 9 drunk ideas that sound stupid (but are secretly genius)
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.