There's this famous observation that I totally believe: Great

Host: The room is quiet, save for the soft click of a distant keyboard and the faint hum of the city outside. Jeeny sits at the table, her fingers wrapped around a cup of tea, gazing at the empty space in front of her. Jack leans against the window, his posture relaxed but his mind clearly engaged in thought. The last light of the day filters softly through the window, casting long, thoughtful shadows.

Jeeny: (her voice gentle but curious) “You ever wonder what makes an idea truly great? I mean, how do you know when something is worth pursuing, especially when everyone else seems to think it’s a bad idea?”

Jack: (glancing over at her, his voice dry, but interested) “A bad idea? You mean the ones that everyone else thinks are crazy? Why would anyone want to pursue those?”

Jeeny: (smiling slightly, her voice thoughtful as the idea begins to take shape) “I was reading something Sam Altman said, and it got me thinking. He said, ‘Great startup ideas are the ones that lie in the intersection of the Venn diagram of ‘is a good idea’ and ‘looks like a bad idea.’ So you want most people to think it’s a bad idea and thus not compete with you until you get giant. But for it to secretly be good.’” It’s a strange concept, right? But it makes you think.”

Jack: (pauses, his brow furrowing as he considers the thought) “So, what you’re saying is that the best ideas are the ones that everyone else would dismiss, the ones that seem ridiculous at first but have the potential to grow big once you get a foothold? You want people to overlook you until you’re already huge?”

Jeeny: (nodding slowly, her eyes lighting up with the understanding of what Sam Altman means) “Exactly. The real opportunity lies in the things people don’t immediately understand. It’s about finding that space where an idea seems too risky, too out there, too unconventional for the world to accept—but in reality, that’s where the best innovation happens. It’s when you’re not competing with everyone else because no one else sees what you see.”

Host: Jeeny’s words hang in the air, the concept unfolding between them. Jack stands still, his gaze still fixed on the distant skyline, as though the idea is slowly settling in. The soft glow of the setting sun casts a warm light on the room, as though the world outside is watching this quiet revelation take shape.

Jack: (his voice quieter now, more reflective, almost like he’s working through the idea in his mind) “So, it’s about finding that balance—where an idea looks like a long shot, a crazy gamble, and yet it has the potential to be something groundbreaking. The trick is that no one else is rushing to compete with you, which gives you time to figure it out.”

Jeeny: (nodding with quiet conviction, her smile gentle) “Yes, exactly. It’s the disruption of expectations. Those ideas that seem risky or even foolish at first—those are the ones that, when executed well, can change everything. And in the beginning, you don’t have to worry about everyone jumping on board. You have time to develop it, to prove that it’s secretly a good idea.”

Jack: (pausing, his voice more thoughtful now, almost as if he’s contemplating his own experiences with risk) “I guess the hardest part is getting over the fear of failure, isn’t it? When everyone thinks something’s a bad idea, it’s easy to second-guess yourself. But maybe the best opportunities are the ones that seem too risky for everyone else.”

Jeeny: (her voice softening, almost reassuring, as if she’s letting the concept settle deeper into him) “Exactly. It’s not about playing it safe. It’s about being willing to take the risk, to stand behind an idea when no one else does, knowing that with the right execution, that seemingly bad idea could turn into the next big thing. The key is in the execution—it’s what turns a ‘bad’ idea into something great.”

Host: The room feels quieter now, the conversation winding its way into a deeper understanding. Jack turns slightly, his posture relaxing, as though he’s seen the brilliance in the unconventional idea. The world outside continues its steady rhythm, but inside, there’s a shared understanding that sometimes the most powerful innovations come not from the safe bets, but from the ideas that others dismiss as impossible.

Jack: (his voice now lighter, with a small, almost revelatory smile) “I guess the real secret is trusting the process. If you have the courage to take that risk, and you can execute it well, then maybe you’re the one who ends up proving everyone else wrong.”

Jeeny: (nodding with a warm smile, her voice calm but filled with understanding) “Exactly. Sometimes, the best ideas are the ones that the world isn’t ready for yet. But if you believe in them enough, and you’re willing to put in the work, they can be the ones that change everything.”

Host: As the light fades and the city’s energy shifts into the evening, the room feels lighter now, the quiet between Jeeny and Jack filled with the understanding that innovation often comes from the most unexpected places. The best ideas aren’t always the obvious ones—they’re the ones that others overlook, the ones that take courage to pursue. And in that courage lies the power to change the world.