Business idea · SaaS
Mobile Health Solutions for Young Adults
Mobile Health Solutions for Young Adults: Developing a mobile application that offers mental health resources, wellness tracking, and community-building features for young men. It was pitched on My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri, in the episode "Asking Scott Galloway 10 Questions We’re Not Allowed To Ask (unfiltered)" (aired February 16, 2026).
At a glance
| Podcast | My First Million |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Sam Parr and Shaan Puri |
| Episode | Asking Scott Galloway 10 Questions We’re Not Allowed To Ask (unfiltered) |
| Aired | February 16, 2026 |
| Category | SaaS |
| Real companies on the episode | HubSpot, Amazon, Simon Property Group, L2, Plum Jack, Uber |
The problem it solves
Provides accessible mental health support and resources to combat loneliness and improve well-being.
How it makes money
Freemium model with basic services for free and premium features available through subscription.
Skills you need
App development, UX design, mental health expertise, and marketing.
The market, and why this works now
The rise of telehealth regulations allows for the integration of mental health resources into mobile applications, making this solution viable now. A practical first-revenue move could involve partnering with mental health forums on Reddit, such as r/mentalhealth, to promote the app and offer early access to premium features. A key risk is the high customer acquisition cost associated with competing in a crowded app marketplace, which may extend the payback window for initial investments.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- HubSpot
A customer platform that provides businesses with access to data and insights necessary for growth.
- Amazon
An e-commerce platform that offers a wide range of products and services, including subscriptions like Amazon Prime.
- Simon Property Group
A real estate investment trust that owns and operates shopping malls and outlet centers.
- L2
A digital benchmarking firm that provides analytics on brand performance.
- Plum Jack
A winery owned by Governor Gavin Newsom.
- Uber
A ride-hailing service that allows users to book rides through a mobile app and offers food delivery via Uber Eats.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri
Episode: Asking Scott Galloway 10 Questions We’re Not Allowed To Ask (unfiltered)
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.