Business idea · SaaS
Ice Rink Management Software
Ice Rink Management Software is a specialized software solution designed to streamline the management of ice rinks, including scheduling, ticket sales, and customer management. It was pitched on My First Million in the episode "How Replit Agent made $1M on day one (then $250M in a year)" (aired May 7, 2026).
At a glance
| Podcast | My First Million |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Sam Parr and Shaan Puri |
| Episode | How Replit Agent made $1M on day one (then $250M in a year) |
| Aired | May 7, 2026 |
| Category | SaaS |
| Real companies on the episode | MedV, Repplet, Versel, OpenAI, Hampton, AMG |
The problem it solves
Ice rinks often lack efficient management tools, leading to disorganization and customer dissatisfaction. This software simplifies management tasks, improving overall operations and customer experience.
How it makes money
Subscription model for rink operators, with tiered pricing based on the size of the rink and features used.
Skills you need
Software development, knowledge of the ice skating industry, customer service, and business operations.
The market, and why this works now
Ice rink operators managing venues with over 2,000 square feet of ice often rely on outdated scheduling methods. The introduction of cloud-based software solutions allows for real-time scheduling and customer management, making this software timely and relevant. A first-revenue move could involve advertising on r/icehockey to reach rink owners looking to modernize their operations. Founders will face a challenge in developing integrations with existing ticketing systems, which may require additional technical resources and increase initial costs.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- MedV
MedV is a healthcare technology company that sells GLP-1 medications and aids in marketing automation.
- Repplet
A software tool designed to simplify the programming experience by automating repetitive tasks.
- Versel
A company that faced a data breach where sensitive database information was exposed.
- OpenAI
An artificial intelligence research organization that aims to ensure that artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits all of humanity.
- Hampton
A company that provides peer groups for entrepreneurs to support each other and hold each other accountable.
- AMG
A performance and luxury division of Mercedes-Benz known for high-performance vehicles.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri
Episode: How Replit Agent made $1M on day one (then $250M in a year)
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.