Are you sitting on a business idea but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to launch but feel stuck? 🤔

Well, we’ve got something for you! In the latest episode of the Millionaires Idea Vault Show, we bring you an absolute gem of a guest—Aydin, a successful entrepreneur with game-changing insights on leveraging AI and starting a business without needing perfection.

Here’s a sneak peek:

💡 The Power of Starting Small

Aydin talks about his own entrepreneurial journey and shares a simple yet effective strategy: start with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). No need to wait for everything to be perfect—just get started. Imagine launching your business quickly, gathering feedback, and then building something even better. That’s exactly what Aydin did, and you can too.

🎧 Why You Should Listen:

• Discover how AI can solve business problems and create massive opportunities.
• Learn how to validate your ideas early, so you don’t waste time or money.
• Get insider tips from someone who’s walked the path and turned his vision into success.

This is an episode full of practical advice that will help you kickstart your business journey today.

ACCESS to the Business Plans and Worksheets

• Click the link below to access business plan, the planning worksheet, the pitch deck and more so you can get bigger jumpstart on the show and the business!
• https://bit.ly/4gZSH76 (you can also see previous plans as well!)

About Aydin:

Aydin Mirzaee is a seasoned entrepreneur known for his expertise in SaaS and building successful tech companies. He co-founded Fluidware in 2008, which became widely recognized for its flagship products FluidSurveys and FluidReview. These tools were designed to help users create and manage surveys, and reviews. Under Aydin's leadership, Fluidware grew rapidly to a staff of about 90 employees before it was acquired by SurveyMonkey in 2014. After the acquisition, Aydin served as the General Manager of SurveyMonkey Canada, contributing to the company's global reach and product base.

What stands out in Aydin’s entrepreneurial journey is his commitment to bootstrapping. Despite intense competition from larger, well-funded companies, Aydin and his co-founder built Fluidware without external capital, which eventually led to a $20 million exit. His resilience through challenges, such as dealing with customer pushback during Fluidware’s early days, showcases his adaptability and problem-solving skills.

Aydin is currently the co-founder and CEO of Fellow.app, a meeting productivity platform that helps teams streamline their meetings, share notes, and track action items to ensure better collaboration and efficiency. Through Fellow, Aydin continues to focus on solving practical business problems with software.

Additionally, Aydin is passionate about mentorship and community building. He co-founded Fresh Founders, a non-profit dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship in Canada. His leadership style reflects a deep commitment to continuous improvement and helping others succeed in the tech and startup ecosystem.

Aydin’s entrepreneurial journey— from bootstrapping Fluidware to scaling Fellow—makes him a significant figure in the Canadian tech industry, demonstrating that perseverance, adaptability, and customer-focused innovation can lead to tremendous success

About Graeme:

Graeme

** Access the Vault’s business plans, worksheets, pitch decks: https://bit.ly/4gZSH76**

In this exciting episode of The Millionaires Idea Vault Show, we sit down with Stephen Lau, a seasoned entrepreneur gifts away his business idea - ExemptMarketDealer.

If you want a multi-million dollar idea that has a mission to solve one of the biggest challenges faced by small businesses today: access to capital - then this is for you!

Did you know that 70% of small businesses struggle to secure the funding they need to grow? Many entrepreneurs find themselves stuck between traditional banks that reject them and private equity firms that only cater to larger companies. Meanwhile, non-accredited investors are left out of lucrative opportunities due to regulatory barriers.

Stephen’s solution?

ExemptMarketDealer , a platform that’s bridging the gap between small business owners in need of funding and non-accredited investors eager to diversify their portfolios.

This episode dives deep into how Stephen plans to democratize private equity, making it accessible to businesses generating $500K–$5M in revenue, and how anyone can take these lessons to launch their own ventures.

Key Takeaways:

- Problem Spotlight: Learn why traditional financing options are failing small and mid-sized businesses, and how non-accredited investors are locked out of the game.

- Stephen’s Innovative Solution: Discover how ExemptMarketDealer empowers small businesses to raise capital from a broader pool of investors, all while staying compliant with financial regulations.

- Entrepreneurial Lessons: Stephen shares invaluable advice on launching a lean business, leveraging personal networks, and why simplicity in your offering can be a game-changer.

- Business Idea Roadmap: For aspiring entrepreneurs, Stephen breaks down the key steps to creating a business like ExemptMarketDealer , from building an MVP to scaling through strategic partnerships.

About Stephen Lau

Stephen Lau is an experienced entrepreneur and digital marketing expert based in Ottawa, Canada. He is the founder and president of Salient Marketing, a web marketing firm that specializes in search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), social media marketing, and web development. Over his extensive career, Stephen has developed digital marketing strategies for clients in various sectors, including public service, e-commerce, technology, and retail.

Before founding Salient Marketing in 2006, Stephen was a founding partner at Engine Creative Inc., a full-service marketing and advertising agency. Under his leadership, Engine Creative grew to a team of 36 before it was sold to Arlene Dickinson of Dragon’s Den fame in 2001. Stephen also co-founded AutoCatch.com, a Canadian online classifieds site for used cars, which was successfully sold to Metroland Media Group in 2011.

Stephen's expertise spans over 20 years and covers a wide range of industries, including telecommunications, travel, high-tech, and government. His work has been instrumental in helping businesses build their digital presence through strategies that combine organic and paid search, keyword research, and market segmentation.

With a strong academic background, holding a Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Stephen applies research-based analysis to marketing, offering a scientific approach to achieving results for his clients. His passion for innovative digital strategies and his deep understanding of search marketing has positioned him as a leader in the field, guiding numerous companies toward achieving measurable growth and return on investment through their online marketing efforts​

Why You Should Tune In:

Whether you're an entrepreneur, small business owner, or investor, this episode is packed with...

Show Notes:

** Access the Vault’s business plans, worksheets, pitch decks: https://bit.ly/4gZSH76 **

In this episode of the Millionaires Idea Vault, we sit down with Josh, the innovative entrepreneur behind Beer in a Bag, as he gifts away a groundbreaking solution to one of the beer industry’s biggest challenges: wasteful packaging.

Josh shares his how he would embark on an inspiring journey of creating a fully biodegradable, portable, and eco-friendly beer packaging that’s designed to transform how we think about sustainability in the craft beer space.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

• The Problem: Traditional beer packaging, like glass bottles and aluminum cans, contributes millions of tons of waste to landfills every year. Josh explains how he identified this growing environmental crisis and his motivation to find a solution that could reduce the beer industry’s carbon footprint.

• The Solution: Enter Beer in a Bag—a lightweight, biodegradable beer packaging that’s not only better for the planet but also ideal for outdoor events, festivals, and venues where glass bottles and cans are prohibited. Josh breaks down the product’s unique features and how it stands out from traditional options.

• Entrepreneurial Insights: Josh offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, including how to launch with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), gather customer feedback, and build a brand with limited resources. He also shares how he’s leveraging community-building and eco-conscious marketing to drive interest and growth.

• Market Opportunities: Learn how the team would tap into the growing demand for sustainable products and working with microbreweries and event organizers to bring Beer in a Bag to a wider audience. They team outlines the steps they would tak e to scale the business and the potential for partnerships in the craft beer industry.

Whether you’re passionate about sustainability, entrepreneurship, or simply love a good craft beer, this episode is packed with actionable insights and fresh ideas to inspire your next business move.

** Access the Vault’s business plans, worksheets, pitch decks: https://bit.ly/4gZSH76**