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The big idea: Hobbies through acquisition
After a COVID-driven boom in hobbies, billions of dollars in investment is sitting in America's closets. What if there was a better way to sell them?
Oct 21
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The big idea: Charge less for low-rated Uber drivers
Uber regularly kicks off drivers that fall below a ratings threshold. What if they made them cheaper instead?
Oct 7
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Creating a tariff-free coffee substitute
With coffee prices skyrocketing and tariffs adding to the pain, does it make sense to start looking locally?
Sep 24
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The big idea: Marriage-backed bonds
For many couples, getting married means a guaranteed tax break. Why can't they use it to pay for their wedding?
Sep 16
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Turn flights into wine tasting rooms
In a tough environment for the American wine industry, it might be time for some radical new ideas. Are 50mL airplane bottles the future of wine?
Aug 26
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The big idea: a tip jar for scenic neighborhoods
A big idea to compensate residents of tourist towns for the externalities that tourists bring.
Aug 12
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Condoize parking spaces to create timeshares
Parking is likely to get increasingly scarce in cities. In an NDI-exclusive investment thesis, timeshares might be the answer.
Aug 5
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A marketplace for trading chores
We live in a trillion-dollar autarky where everyone is sort of bad at their job. What if people were willing to trade?
Jul 29
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A priority pass for bathrooms
Is there a better way to operate semi-public bathrooms?
Jul 15
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The big idea: A savings account for credit card points
Credit card points are a currency of their own. Why can’t you get a yield on them?
Jun 24
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The big idea: A night nurse for snoring
In a world of fewer children, night nurses need job security. Is the DINK market the answer?
Jun 17
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The Big Idea: A marketplace for legacy admissions
Legacy is a real advantage in applying to college, but not everybody wants to go to their parents' alma mater. What if we turned that inherited…
Jun 10
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