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The big idea: Jury duty for institutional investors
We let groups of strangers decide the fate of defendants in the criminal justice system. What if we let them decide asset allocation for pension funds?
Nov 18
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The big idea: Let college students buy drinking licenses
Underage drinking already happens. What if states could redirect it to supervised venues while funding the interstate highway system?
Oct 28
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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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