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The big idea: A reverse Costco
In NDI’s first reader-submitted idea, we ask the question: what if we sold you less for more?
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The big idea: A fitness retreat that gives you steroids
Changing your body with drugs is more accepted than ever before. What if someone went all the way?
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The big idea: An airline where everything is an auction
Airplanes are a space where behavior is set by unwritten social norms. What if it was set by money?
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The big idea: Reciprocal tariffs on friendships
A personalized way to make sure everyone pulls their weight in every friendship
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The big idea: Slap people who buy scalped tickets
A market-based solution to stop ticket scalping through light battery
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The big idea: A job you can buy and sell
Finding a job is hard enough. What if you had to buy in to your next role?
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The Big Idea: An ETF that buys lottery tickets
Are lottery tickets the ultimate alternative asset?
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The big idea: An engagement bait translator
A big idea to filter out the internet's most annoying content. Want to learn more?👇
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The big idea: Career insurance for professional catastrophes
Sometimes people make mistakes at work. Why can't you insure against the downside?
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The big idea: A swag recycling service
Branded swag is everywhere—what if it was worth something?
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The big idea: A “some things inclusive” resort
All-inclusive resorts give you everything for free - so nothing feels special. What if we randomized what was included instead?
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The big idea: Charge $1 to apply to a job (hear me out)
A serious look at adding a paywall to your job application
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