Business idea · Education
Social Connection Programs for Young Adults
Social Connection Programs for Young Adults is a series of programs aimed at helping young adults build relationships and develop social skills in a structured environment. It was pitched on My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri, in the episode "How Scott Galloway Turned $8M into $120M Through Investing" (aired May 16, 2025).
At a glance
| Podcast | My First Million |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Sam Parr and Shaan Puri |
| Episode | How Scott Galloway Turned $8M into $120M Through Investing |
| Aired | May 16, 2025 |
| Category | Education |
| Real companies on the episode | Enjoy, Vertical Aerospace, Lannopartners, Dex Media, Mugick Capital |
The problem it solves
Young people face increasing challenges in forming meaningful relationships due to societal changes and economic pressures, leading to loneliness and mental health issues.
How it makes money
Fee-based workshops or events, possibly with tiered pricing based on the level of engagement or duration of programs.
Skills you need
Program development, interpersonal communication, marketing, and understanding of youth engagement strategies.
The market, and why this works now
The rise of platforms like Meetup has created an environment where young adults can easily find and join local events focused on social interaction. A first-revenue move could involve hosting a series of workshops promoted through city-specific Facebook groups and local community boards to attract participants. However, the business may face challenges in managing operational costs, particularly if initial engagement is low and marketing expenses exceed revenue from early events.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- Enjoy
Enjoy is an electronic nicotine delivery system (vape) company that helps users quit smoking through vaping.
- Vertical Aerospace
A company focused on developing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) electric aircraft.
- Lannopartners
A fund that focuses on small and mid-cap special situations in Latin America and Europe.
- Dex Media
Dex Media is a digital marketing and advertising company that originated from the yellow pages business.
- Mugick Capital
Mugick Capital is a distressed credit investment firm that specializes in buying claims against bankrupt companies.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri
Episode: How Scott Galloway Turned $8M into $120M Through Investing
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.