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🕵 Weird, wild and profitable ideas of the week
From poo-power, to microlearning and AI insurance...
Vadim Markush
April 16, 2024
Konnichiwa, My Little Opportunist!
This week’s collection of ideas is wild and weird, but as the deep dive shows…. damn profitable!
From apps that bring the nachos to your seat to power plants fueled by...well, let's just say it's a bit more 'organic' than your usual energy source. And don't even get me started on AI layoffs insurance – because who wouldn't want a policy for when the robots come for our jobs? But hey, if you're still with us after all that, we'll even throw in a side of microlearning trend and a dash of food delivery that's so in sync with your fitness tracker, you'll wonder if it's reading your mind.
So let’s dive into some chances of the week!
Opportunity #1 - Smart Stadium Concessions 🏟️
A smart stadium concessions platform that uses technology to streamline the ordering and payment process for food and merchandise at sports events. Users can order and pay for items using their smartphones, reducing wait times and improving the fan experience.
Why now?: The increasing use of technology in sports venues and the desire for a more convenient and efficient fan experience make this a promising business idea.
News that triggered the idea: Sports Technology Market to Worth USD 61.40 Billion by 2030
Region: North America
Investment costs (min - max): $50,000 - $200,000
Current rivals: None identified
Who can start this type of business (skills required): Hospitality industry knowledge, technology expertise, and marketing skills
Opportunity #2 - Poo Power Plant 🔋
It’s dirty, it’s smelly, but it’s the future! Poo Power Plants turn your waste into watts. Because the only thing better than doing your business is powering businesses with it! 💩⚡
Why Now?: With energy costs soaring, it’s time to turn to the most renewable resource we have: ourselves! 💡
News Trigger: A factory making plane fuel out of poo in Essex.
Region: UK, already leading the way in turning waste to watts.
Investment Costs: $100,000 - $1 million. A small price for a pile of… potential.
Current Rivals: Northumbrian Water, but they don’t have our… flair. 🌿
Who Can Start?: Environmental enthusiasts with a stomach for innovation. Expertise in waste management and renewable energy required!
Opportunity #3 - AI Layoffs Insurance 💸
In a world where AI is snatching jobs faster than a kid stealing cookies, AI Safety Net Inc. offers a subscription-based service providing financial support to those affected by AI layoffs. It’s like insurance, but for the tech apocalypse! 🤖💼
Why Now?: With AI threatening American jobs, it’s time to wrap a safety blanket around the workforce. It’s hot because job security is colder than ever! 🔥❄️
News Trigger: AI’s impact on job security.
Region: Starting in the USA, where the AI job disruption is making headlines.
Investment Costs: $50,000 - $5 million. Just enough to make a robot blush.
Current Rivals: Traditional unemployment insurance, though they’re as outdated as flip phones. 📞
Who Can Start?: AI gurus, finance wizards, and anyone who can say “algorithm” without stuttering. Skills in AI, economics, and a touch of empathy required!
Opportunity #4 - Byte-Size Learning 📖
Byte-Size Learning offers micro-courses delivered via text messages. Learn quantum physics between TikTok scrolls, or philosophy while on the loo. Because who has time for real studying? 📚💬
Why Now?: We’re all about quick fixes these days, and education is no exception. Get smart in the time it takes to microwave a burrito! 🌯🎓
Region: Anywhere with a smartphone and a minute to spare, but especially in Seoul or Singapore, where life moves fast.
Investment Costs: $20,000 - $200,000. Less than college tuition, more than a library card.
Who Can Start?: EdTech innovators and lifelong learners. Skills in education technology and content creation required!
Opportunity #5 - FitByte Kitchen 🥦
FitByte Kitchen is your digital sous-chef for healthy eating. Our app plans your meals based on your fitness tracker’s data because your watch should do more than just tell time. ⌚🍲
Why Now?: With fitness trackers on every wrist, it’s time to sync our pulses with our pulses (the edible kind)! 💓🥗
News Trigger: The rise of health tech wearables.
Region: Health-obsessed California, where even the surfboards count calories.
Investment Costs: $25,000 - $250,000. Less than a Silicon Valley smoothie subscription.
Current Rivals: Meal kit services, but they don’t adjust to your step count. 🚶♂️
Who Can Start?: Tech entrepreneurs and nutritionists. Expertise in app development and dietetics required!
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