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šŸ•µ Soda That Fights Sugar, Jewelry That Lasts Forever: 5 Bold Ideas Youā€™ll Wish You Thought of First

This weekā€™s business opportunities are 10x better, just like Peter Thiel would demand.

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Last week I finally devoured a book I had been putting off for a long time in the ā€œMust Readā€ category.

From Zero to One - Peter Thiel

What else can I say, a must read for all fortune tellers.

Here is my single essential takeaway from the Masterā€¦

7 questions every business should answer:

  1. The Engineering Question (products 10x times better)

  2. The Monopoly Questions (big share in a small market)

  3. The Timing Question (is this the right time for this particular business?)

  4. The People Question (do you have the right team?)

  5. The Distribution Question (do you have a plan to deliver your product?)

  6. The Durability Question (will your market position be defensible in 10-20 years?)

  7. The Secret Question (have you identified smth others don't see?)

Your investments/startups must hit at least 6 out of 7.

Must!

Consider this questions for the weekā€™s trendy ideasā€¦

Own shares in a revolutionary sleep technology startup.

Smart Noraā€™s patented solution has already brought better sleep to more than 100,000 customers. The company is now bringing this technology to millions of people who can not tolerate CPAPs and other invasive snoring and sleep apnea solutions. Sleep apnea awareness and detection are at all times high. This is the perfect opportunity to join them.

Read the Offering information carefully before investing. It contains details of the issuerā€™s business, risks, charges, expenses, and other information, which should be considered before investing. Obtain a Form C and Offering Memorandum at invest.smartnora.com. This is a paid advertisement for Smart Nora, LLC's Reg CF campaign.

Opportunity #1 - šŸ„¤ Soda Rebellion Co-Op

A healthy soda alternative owned and run by its consumers using a cooperative model. Because everyone should have a way to pop open a cold one without getting a sugar high.

Why now?: The soda industry is expanding with IPOs like Dayao's, while consumer demands shift toward healthier alternatives. Global soda market is worth over $200 billion, with niche healthy beverages gaining momentum.

Region: Initially in Asia, with pilot programs in dense urban areas.

Investment Costs (Min - Max): $1,000,000 - $5,000,000

Current Rivals: Oatly, Olipop

Who Can Start This Type of Business (Skills Required)?: Individuals with expertise in the food & beverage sector, cooperative business models, and community engagement. A passion for healthy living is key.

Opportunity #2 - šŸ’Ž Eternal Sunshine

Jewellery that laughs at rust and tarnish while silently judging cheaper metals for their lack of enduring beauty.

Why now?: Consumers are tired of cheap metal posing as gold, only to turn their skin into a piece of art Picasso would be proud of. With searches for non-tarnish jewelry items like necklaces, bracelets, and earrings spiking by over 150% in the last 24 months, the demand for quality that lasts is shiny and undeniable.

non-tarnish jewelry, source: explodingtopics.com

Region: North America

Investment Costs (Min - Max): $50,000 - $200,000

Current Rivals: Mejuri, Ana Luisa Jewelry, and Maison Miru was founded by a Stanford-trained engineer in 2016. The brand offers jewelry made from ā€œperformance metalsā€ like implant-grade titanium.

Who Can Start This Type of Business (Skills Required)?: Expertise in metallurgy and material science, a flair for design, and a decent understanding of online marketing and e-commerce platforms.

Opportunity #3 - šŸ„¬ Vertical Urban Farming On Demand

Tired of overpriced, wilted supermarket veggies? Let our urban jungle bring fresh greens from skyscraper to salad bowl.

Why now?: With urbanization levels surpassing 55% globally and fresh food logistics getting trickier by the day, local production in urban environments is moving from niche to necessity. Vertical farming, experiencing a projected CAGR of 24.6%, supports this with advances in LED technology making it cost-effective.

Region: Major Urban Centers Worldwide

Investment Costs (Min - Max): $500K - $5M

Current Rivals: Plenty, Infarm

Who Can Start This Type of Business (Skills Required)?: Experience in agriculture, engineering backgrounds, environmental science degrees, business acumen, and an understanding of supply chain logistics.

Opportunity #4 - šŸ’Ž E-Waste Jewelers

Why mine the Earth when you can mine your old gadgets for bling bling? Because recycling ain't just for tree-huggers!

Electronics are among the leading contributors to global plastic waste, with discarded e-waste posing significant environmental risks. When improperly disposed of, the plastics in electronic devices can release toxic chemicals, which may linger in the environment.

Why now?: With the explosion of e-waste, transforming trash into treasure is a billion-dollar opportunity thatā€™s not going anywhere but up.

Source: Google trends + glimpse

Region: Europe, particularly the UK, or Singapore, they have governmental support for e-waste projects.

Investment Costs (Min - Max): $100,000 - $700,000

Current Rivals: Dell's recycling programs, The Royal Mint

Who Can Start This Type of Business (Skills Required)?: Creative entrepreneurs with a penchant for metallurgy and sustainability.

Opportunity #5 - šŸ‘œ Micro Factory Alliance

When big factories are just too mainstream. Go small so you can dream big!

Why now?: Micro-factories are gaining traction with the rise of customized and local manufacturing. Industry trends show significant cost savings and flexibility.

Region: Southeast Asia, Africa, India

Investment Costs (Min - Max): $500,000 - $5,000,000

Current Rivals: Local Motors

Who Can Start This Type of Business (Skills Required)?: Industrial designers, supply chain experts, sustainability advocates, and serial entrepreneurs.

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