Run a portfolio of 3 small bets. Pick fast. Validate faster.
Here's the playbook:
1) The rule - 3 small bets > 1 big bet. - Target: $1–3k MRR each.
2) Pick bets - Reachable audience. - Already knows the pain. - Your edge: AI workflow/speed/data.
3) Effort vs TAM Start in *High TAM / Low Effort* Quick wins live in *Low TAM / Low Effort* Avoid *Low TAM / High Effort* *High TAM / High Effort* after traction.
Simon Høiberg
Solo founders: stop betting it all on one idea.
Run a portfolio of 3 small bets.
Pick fast. Validate faster.
Here's the playbook:
1) The rule
- 3 small bets > 1 big bet.
- Target: $1–3k MRR each.
2) Pick bets
- Reachable audience.
- Already knows the pain.
- Your edge: AI workflow/speed/data.
3) Effort vs TAM
Start in *High TAM / Low Effort*
Quick wins live in *Low TAM / Low Effort*
Avoid *Low TAM / High Effort*
*High TAM / High Effort* after traction.
4) 7-Day Validation
Calls → LP → Price → Prototype → Checkout → Demos → Payments.
5) Decisions
KEEP: ≥5 paid in 14 days.
DOUBLE: Payback < 2 months.
KILL: <3 paid after 30 days.
6) Tiny Ops
- Lindy/n8n automation.
- Docs + RAG.
- Feature flags.
Pick your 3.
Plot the quadrant.
Run the sprint.
Ship the winners.
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