Business idea · Education
Cloning Mentorship Program
Cloning Mentorship Program is a unique employee training program where new hires shadow experienced leaders closely, learning through direct observation and participation in daily tasks. It was pitched on My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri, in the episode "7 things MrBeast, Bezos & Thiel do that you don’t" (aired September 2, 2026).
At a glance
| Podcast | My First Million |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Sam Parr and Shaan Puri |
| Episode | 7 things MrBeast, Bezos & Thiel do that you don’t |
| Aired | September 2, 2026 |
| Category | Education |
| Real companies on the episode | Mercury, Jimmy's Cloning Strategy (MrBeast), Siemens, OpenAI, ApplyBoard |
The problem it solves
This program helps bridge the knowledge gap for new employees, accelerating their learning curve and improving their integration into the company culture.
How it makes money
This could operate as a consultancy service for companies wishing to implement such a program, charging a fee based on the duration and intensity of the mentorship.
Skills you need
Skills in mentorship, training development, and organizational behavior to create a structured and effective learning environment.
The market, and why this works now
Corporate training managers at tech firms with over 500 employees face challenges in onboarding new hires effectively. Using video conferencing tools like Zoom, these companies can facilitate real-time mentorship sessions that allow new employees to shadow seasoned leaders remotely. The first revenue move could involve offering a pilot program through LinkedIn Groups focused on corporate training, targeting HR professionals looking for innovative onboarding solutions. A significant constraint will be the time-intensive nature of coordinating mentorship schedules, which may limit scalability in the first year.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- Mercury
A fintech company that provides banking services tailored for startups and small businesses.
- Jimmy's Cloning Strategy (MrBeast)
A unique management approach where new hires shadow the CEO, Jimmy, to learn his decision-making processes.
- Siemens
A global technology company that focuses on electrification, automation, and digitalization.
- OpenAI
A research organization that aims to promote and develop friendly AI for the benefit of humanity.
- ApplyBoard
A platform that helps international students apply to universities in the United States, bridging the gap between foreign students and U.S. educational institutions.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri
Episode: 7 things MrBeast, Bezos & Thiel do that you don’t
Aired:
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