My First Million
Meet the 14yo entrepreneur who's already launched 2 businesses
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Key takeaways
- Isaac Katayev, at just 14 years old, exemplifies the spirit of entrepreneurship, having already created successful websites, Cookieduck and Price Satellite.
- The journey of launching Cookieduck started with addressing a simple problem: finding unblocked games for students, showcasing innovation stemming from personal experiences.
- Isaac's use of SEO and data analysis in building Price Satellite highlights the importance of leveraging tools and information available in entrepreneurship.
- The episode emphasizes the need for young entrepreneurs to connect with peers for support and collaboration, fostering community and growth.
- The integration of AI in business can pave the way for innovative solutions and improved user experiences, as shown by Isaac's current projects.
Summary
Meet Isaac Katayev: A Young Entrepreneur
In this special episode, hosts Sam Parr and Shaan Puri introduce their impressive guest, 14-year-old entrepreneur Isaac Katayev. As a friend of Val, who has had immense success in business, Isaac is introduced as the youngest guest to appear on the podcast. The episode discusses Isaac's journey into entrepreneurship, illustrating how he began coding and creating businesses at a young age, which has led him to considerable success.
The Rise of Cookieduck
Isaac shares the story behind his first major project, Cookieduck, which he started at just 10 years old. His inspiration stemmed from experiencing blocked games at school. Cookieduck became a site where his classmates could play games unblocked, and with the onset of COVID, it exploded in popularity, attracting over 4,000 users. Isaac describes how he navigated monetization and the challenges of maintaining the site amidst blockages.
Introducing Price Satellite
Following the success of Cookieduck, Isaac moved on to launch Price Satellite, a website designed to help travelers save money on luxury goods by comparing prices across different countries. Isaac explains his innovative use of SEO and how he gathered data from official websites to build the platform. Although still in its early stages, he is seeing initial success and is ambitious about its growth.
Entrepreneurship and Growth Mindset
The conversation delves into Isaac's aspiration for his projects and the entrepreneurial mindset he maintains. He emphasizes continuous improvement and learning, inspired largely by his father. The hosts suggest Isaac should connect with other young entrepreneurs to spark collaboration and possibly form a supportive community.
Thoughts on AI and the Future of Entrepreneurship
Isaac discusses his fascination with AI and its integration into his work, particularly at Price Satellite. He shares his vision of future applications where AI simplifies tasks and creates more convenience in daily life, illustrating his forward-thinking approach. The episode ends with encouragement for young listeners to pursue their ideas and passions without intimidation.
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- Cookieduck Games · Check out Cookieduck Games to see the incredible project created by 14-year-old Isaac Katayev.
- Price Satellite · Find out how to save big on luxury goods while traveling with Price Satellite, another innovative project by Isaac.
Show notes
Episode 638: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) talk to 14-year-old founder Isaac Katayev ( https://x.com/isaackatayev ) about the startup he launched out of his 7th grade computer class.
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Show Notes:
(0:00) Cookieduck
(4:18) Making $1,500 a day at age 12
(6:19) Price Satellite
(11:08) Being peerless
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Links:
• Cookieduck Games - http://cookieduck.com
• Price Satellite - http://pricesatellite.com/
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Check Out Shaan's Stuff:
Need to hire? You should use the same service Shaan uses to hire developers, designers, & Virtual Assistants → it’s called Shepherd (tell ‘em Shaan sent you): https://bit.ly/SupportShepherd
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Check Out Sam's Stuff:
• Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/
• Ideation Bootcamp - https://www.ideationbootcamp.co/
• Copy That - https://copythat.com
• Hampton Wealth Survey - https://joinhampton.com/wealth
• Sam’s List - http://samslist.co/
My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano
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