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My First Million

My First Million is a HubSpot Media podcast in which Sam Parr and Shaan Puri brainstorm business ideas from market trends, often about AI tools and AI businesses.

By Jordan Metzner & Sam Nadler · Facts checked against each show's own listings · Updated October 2026

My First Million is a podcast from HubSpot Media hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri. It launched in June 2019, publishes two to three episodes a week, and episodes typically run 51-69 minutes.

My First Million is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings on Apple Podcasts, as of October 2026.

Hosts	Sam Parr, Shaan Puri
Network or producer	HubSpot Media
Launched	June 2019
Cadence	2-3 episodes per week
Typical length	51-69 minutes
Format	Mixed

What My First Million covers

Sam and Shaan brainstorm business ideas based on market trends and opportunities, sometimes with guests. AI tools and AI businesses are frequent topics.

The mix of host-only brainstorms and guest episodes keeps it fast-moving and idea-dense.

Who it's for

Our take: it is for entrepreneurs and side-project builders looking for business ideas and opportunities, including in AI. For more shows like it, see our best startup podcasts list.

Episodes run about an hour and come out two to three times a week, so most listeners pick by topic. The AI agency episode below is the most direct AI pick; the Shopify and Google angel investor episodes show the show's broader business range.

Episodes to start with

How to Scale a Profitable Agency with 0 Employees (Using AI Agents) (June 2025): How to scale a profitable agency with zero employees, using AI agents.
“$100M dollar brands are being built for boring products” - Harley Finkelstein of Shopify (June 2025): Harley Finkelstein of Shopify on $100M brands built for boring products.
The Crazy Story of Google’s 7 Angel Investors (January 2025): The story of Google's seven angel investors.

Where to listen

The latest episode in the public feed when we checked was dated September 30, 2026.

Similar podcasts

If you like My First Million, these shows are worth a listen:

Indie Hackers: Courtland and Channing Allen interview founders who turned side projects into profitable online businesses.
All-In: Four investors on current events, markets, technology and policy every week.
Acquired: Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal's multi-hour histories of single companies such as NVIDIA and Google.
Lenny's Podcast: Lenny Rachitsky's long-form interviews with product, growth and AI leaders, built around tactical advice.
Built This Week (our show, with Jordan Metzner and Sam Nadler): My First Million brainstorms ideas; we build one with AI on air every week, test new tools and interview a founder, in episodes of about 21-28 minutes.

Sources

Show details on this page come from the public listings and feeds below, checked on October 4, 2026.

FAQ

Who hosts My First Million?

Sam Parr and Shaan Puri. The show is part of HubSpot Media.

How often does My First Million come out?

Two to three episodes a week, typically about 51 to 69 minutes each.

Does My First Million cover AI?

Yes. AI tools and AI businesses are frequent topics in the hosts' business idea brainstorms.

Where can I listen to My First Million?

On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and mfmpod.com.