Business idea · E-commerce
Kid Beepers
Kid Beepers is a modern take on communication for children, offering a simple beeper device that allows kids to connect with preset contacts without the distractions of smartphones. It was pitched on My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri, 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 | E-commerce |
| Real companies on the episode | World 50, Tin Can Kids, PostPilot, Mercury, Benihana, Vacation |
The problem it solves
Addresses parental concerns about smartphone use among children by providing a safe, focused means of communication.
How it makes money
Initial device sales supplemented by a subscription fee for service usage, similar to the model used by the Tin Can phone service.
Skills you need
Product design, technical development, marketing, and customer support.
The market, and why this works now
Apple's Screen Time feature allows parents to manage device usage, creating a ripe environment for Kid Beepers. The first revenue move could target parents via r/Parenting, highlighting the device's safety and simplicity. A potential constraint is the initial capital needed for product development, which may delay the launch timeline as prototypes are built and tested.
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.