Business idea · Education
Gamified Trade Skill Training
Gamified Trade Skill Training is a virtual reality platform that uses gamified simulations to train individuals in blue-collar trades such as HVAC repair, plumbing, and electrical work. It was pitched on My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri, in the episode "We found 7 business ideas that will blow up in 2026" (aired June 2, 2026).
At a glance
| Podcast | My First Million |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Sam Parr and Shaan Puri |
| Episode | We found 7 business ideas that will blow up in 2026 |
| Aired | June 2, 2026 |
| Category | Education |
| Real companies on the episode | CatGPT, The Fun Day Press, Other Ship, Pet Chat, Endpoint Arena, Flow Alarm Clock |
The problem it solves
There is a significant shortage of skilled workers in blue-collar trades, and traditional training can be slow and expensive, making it difficult to fill these roles.
How it makes money
Subscription model for access to the training platform, with potential partnerships with trade schools and employers.
Skills you need
VR development, instructional design, knowledge of trade skills, and marketing.
The market, and why this works now
Unity's real-time rendering engine enables immersive virtual reality experiences for trade skill training. A viable first-revenue move is to partner with the National Association of Home Builders to offer access to training modules for its members. The founder will face a significant technical hurdle in developing realistic simulations that accurately reflect the complexities of various trade skills, which may require extensive testing and iteration within the first year.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- CatGPT
An educational platform on AI that expanded to create a physical landline-style Bluetooth phone.
- The Fun Day Press
A company that produces quirky physical newsletters.
- Other Ship
A high-end sauna and breathwork experience in Manhattan that combines wellness practices with social interaction.
- Pet Chat
A Chinese startup that has developed a dog collar using AI to translate pets' barks into human language.
- Endpoint Arena
A prediction market platform focused on clinical trials that allows users to bet on the outcomes of pharmaceutical research.
- Flow Alarm Clock
An innovative alarm clock that requires users to interact with it physically to turn it off.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri
Episode: We found 7 business ideas that will blow up in 2026
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.