2023-10-20 06:14
Earlier this year, a friend and I explored what types of business models we like. As we talked, I realized my favorite businesses all have… Read More
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2022-04-23 01:52
Data tells us the truth about how unicorns are created. Many startup myths shared by the media are distilled Read More
2022-02-25 01:52
Anyone confused about Defi and crypto hype on Twitter should read this book. It provides the most elegant and simple explanations of what is happening in this new industry. This book cuts th… Read More
2021-03-13 18:14
What transparency within companies could look like over the next decade Read More
2020-10-31 18:14
A modern reminder that there is more to life than hustling. No matter what hustle porn you might fall trap to, remember why you work Read More
2020-10-06 18:14
Most startups can't afford to become GDPR Compliant because of time and/or money constraints. It's just another checkbox they need checked to compete with larger and better funded competitor… Read More
2020-10-05 18:14
Companies are switching to be remote-first. This means that there will be a need for better home offices Read More
2020-09-21 18:14
Building wealth doesn't need to be difficult. Be your own financial advisor and follow the simple path to making money over the long-term Read More
2020-06-24 18:14
Modern childcare solutions are needed to meet the need of rising work-from-home careers. Neighborhood care is one such option Read More
2020-05-26 18:14
My wife and I sold a large number of shares that resulted in a $9,299.73 loss. How does that fit into our long term strategy? And why would we want to sell stocks that had lost so much value… Read More
2020-05-04 18:14
Companies fail because they make wrong decisions. Advisors are important for startups, but they may not be the right ones with the right incentives that are there for you at the right time Read More
2020-04-29 18:14
Lemonade stands aren't going away, but cash is. Create lemonade stand software that teaches children business skills and allows them to accept digital payments Read More
2020-04-20 18:14
Cutting one's hair isn't rocket science. It may be if you are a supermodel, but for the average joe, a simpler solution to automate haircuts could suffice Read More
2020-02-27 01:52
For any aspiring MBA candidate, this book is a must-read. It dives into a variety, if not all, of business subjects that you would study in top MBA programs. The purpose of the book is to se… Read More
2020-02-19 05:31
An entrepreneur is not defined by the category of entrepreneurship they work in; they can build businesses in any category and are still termed entrepreneurs Read More
2020-02-13 05:31
In 2004, Vlad Magdalin had an idea. Little did he know that the idea would push him to spend the next 10 years trying to make it a reality. His idea? A no-code website builder Read More
2020-02-12 01:52
This book follows a 6-week program so you can make real-time changes to your finances as you read. It covers credit cards in-depth and teaches other great financial secrets. I recommend read… Read More
2020-02-05 18:14
Ordering groceries online is still not ideal. It takes a long time to find all the items you need and add them to your cart. The only way it works well is if you order the same things week a… Read More
2020-02-05 18:14
Ordering groceries online is still not ideal. It takes a long time to find all the items you need and add them to your cart. The only way it works well is if you order the same things week a… Read More
2020-02-01 18:12
With more and more women entering the workforce, there will be a greater need for childcare. The systems for childcare today are inefficient and expensive Read More
2020-02-01 18:12
It’s hard to deal with disperse financial accounts. It’s even harder to allocate funds the way you want when dealing with paychecks. It’s smart to have your finances run au… Read More
2020-02-01 18:12
It’s hard to deal with disperse financial accounts. It’s even harder to allocate funds the way you want when dealing with paychecks. It’s smart to have your finances run au… Read More
2020-01-12 01:52
One might argue that one of the most important activities in a business is customer development and research. Skipping that one step can cause years of misguided work. The Mom Test teaches n… Read More
2020-01-11 01:52
As an entrepreneur, you need to be learning. The lessons taught via Uber’s history about the importance of culture and power are valuable. Companies built without great foundations can… Read More
2020-01-09 18:14
Investing in startups is extremely risky, but also one of the best ways to achieve incredible returns. It would be amazing to be able to invest in a startup index fund so you could have a pi… Read More
2020-01-09 18:12
When you build a custom home, it’s difficult to envision what the final product will be. It’s one of the most expensive purchases Americans make, yet they often have few samples… Read More
2020-01-09 18:12
Homes are often outdated as trends shift every 5 to 10 years. What if you could pay a monthly or yearly subscription to always have your home updated? It's a great plan for the home owner an… Read More
2019-12-27 04:08
Starting a company is hard. Even the best founders struggle to build great companies. This book is a great place to learn how to improve as a leader & CEO Read More
2019-11-25 18:14
My family wants a way to keep track of gift lists and to know when someone has gotten a gift for another family member. The only app we’ve found that begins to solve the problem is Gif… Read More
2019-11-13 16:35
No code tools are great for building, but they don’t do a great job at helping non-designers know good design. UX design help is necessary as more non-designers are building apps and w… Read More
2019-11-13 16:28
To create a specialized integration, you need to be able to code. You can now build websites or apps without code, but if you want a Slack app, the only way to build one is if you know how t… Read More
2019-08-10 19:26
I hadn't run a marathon before this summer. I hadn't even run a half-marathon. But with good intentions come crazy ideas. My friend Matt and I had the best of intentions when we decided it w… Read More
2019-08-10 16:04
Alibaba has always been a company that I did not understand. I've wondered how they became such a powerhouse. Reading this book gave me a better understanding of the company's innovations Read More
2019-08-04 01:26
Jim Collins simplifies investments so that any novice can make wise decisions with their money. This is my favorite book on investing and finance Read More
2019-07-25 19:31
If you're like me, you were excited to see an email in your inbox announcing that Wealthfront was increasing their interest rates again—from 2.50% to 2.57% Read More
2019-02-03 05:31
Unbird began the Techstars Boulder 2019 startup accelerator program this week. I arrived with some skepticism and had questions about the value that would be generated from the program Read More
2018-08-25 01:52
Warren Buffett’s life is extraordinary. This book shares his story in detail and the lessons and secrets he’s learned along the way. It's worth a read! Read More
2018-08-22 01:52
Rich Dad Poor Dad will teach you how wealth is truly created. Robert tells the story of lessons he learned from his poor father and compares them to lessons learned from a friend's father. T… Read More
2018-01-18 18:14
Most information you could ever need can be found online. The problem is that it is dispersed and hard to find. You could take all the best information available and use it to make great boo… Read More
2018-01-18 18:14
It is difficult to measure changes in a body without the right tools. Most tools don’t give people the information they are looking for. For example, weighing yourself is subjective an… Read More
2017-10-22 18:14
Websites expect average people to understand legal agreements that they are signing. They are often far too long for a consumer to read and much too complicated. A browser extension could si… Read More
2017-09-17 16:22
Buying cars secondhand can be time-consuming and scary. No one wants to buy a lemon, but taking every car you want to look at to a mechanic can be a hassle Read More
2017-08-21 18:14
For women who struggle to get pregnant, pregnancy test costs can add up. It’s also frustrating to need to keep buying more tests. The solution is a smart digital pregnancy test that ca… Read More
2017-08-19 15:36
Industries don't have a common place to come together to discuss their industry. There is room for a Product Hunt/Crunchbase mix with data about what is happening within industries Read More
2017-08-09 18:14
Decisions are made all the time because consequences aren't understood. People are lonely and need others to connect with. Friends are not always the best people to share problems with. Bots… Read More
2017-08-07 18:14
Returns are a hassle for both companies and consumers. They usually take a lot of time and effort from both parties. What if one company handled all of your returns? Read More
2017-07-24 18:14
One of the greatest gifts that you can give is education. Why don't more businesses incentivize employees to learn? They could specifically plan out certain courses that they want employees… Read More
2017-07-24 15:18
Nowadays, it's harder than ever to understand both sides of an argument. One news outlet will teach you one side and that's it. That's why a crowd debate social app needs to exist. Both side… Read More
2017-07-23 18:14
Normal people don’t have a way to access their data. There are one or two apps that do Instagram analytics or have similar functionality, but no small business owners truly have a tool… Read More
2017-07-22 18:14
Conversations can be difficult to have. Either they are really important, or they are almost meaningless and you don’t need to have them. Automate these conversations via a bot. Figure… Read More
2017-07-21 01:56
Forget gift cards; all you need to do is gift cash. Gifting cash is a considerate way to send something thoughtful to a friend. Cash is king, so give it as a gift Read More
2017-07-05 02:03
It is difficult to match productivity on a phone when compared to a computer. No one can code from a phone or do similar work such as graphic design. Yet Read More
2017-07-01 01:15
The longest story that has ever been written, a website where users contribute. Anyone can write and add to the story, change the narrative, or suggest ideas Read More
2017-06-21 20:18
When wearing dress shirts, the shirts almost inevitably become untucked. Within minutes of tucking in a shirt, it loosens up as you move. A solution needs to exist to keep shirts tucked in Read More
2017-05-10 20:07
Millions of hours are spent washing dishes. In restaurants and homes, dishes have to be washed. This is a task that can be completely automated with the technology we have today Read More
2017-05-10 19:44
Most people make mistakes, but without seeing clear consequences, they make the same mistakes over and over again. This website helps people learn from mistakes Read More
2017-04-14 19:35
In Elementary school, I learned basics like math and English. I had zero opportunities to learn anything involving technology. If they taught me to code when I was younger, I would be much m… Read More
2017-04-12 18:40
The majority of learning is possible with materials that are online and free. The problem becomes that with such a wide array of material available, people don’t know where to learn. T… Read More
2017-03-21 00:22
Smart web browsers enable people to navigate the web faster than traditional browsers. They learn navigation history to give you a personalized experience Read More
2017-01-20 19:28
A lot of people believe that vision boards help you accomplish your dreams. But no solution exists where people can create vision boards online Read More
2017-01-20 16:55
Dating can take a lot of time and effort. Oftentimes the planning can take more time than the actual dates themselves. A subscription service for dating will help more couples enjoy time tog… Read More
2017-01-11 20:11
Colleges do not use real estate wisely. They generally have many empty rooms across campus for hours at a time. This creates wasted space and wasted money. They could make theaters out of th… Read More
2017-01-06 18:31
Yearbooks are expensive and outdated. They are usually created by student-run organizations at the school. Yearbooks are an area that should be disrupted Read More
2016-12-08 18:16
Most people who live in places with different seasons have to have clothing to match the weather. In the winter, people have big coats and clothing that isn’t all that fashionable. We… Read More
2016-04-14 15:08
Movie theaters struggle as Netflix and on-demand streaming allows customers to watch movies from home. They make money by selling concessions, but they could bump profits in other ways Read More
2016-02-17 17:55
This is a two-sided problem. People have extra space in their homes, many of whom would love to pay a little less on their mortgage. The other side is that people need extra space to store t… Read More
2016-02-01 18:14
College campuses are known for not having enough parking. Nearby restaurants could open up their parking lots at slow times to gain additional income from an unused asset (their parking lot)… Read More
2016-01-27 15:30
A food truck called Nuckols Sandwiches that offers simple delicious sandwiches. It’s more of a marketing play, but you could make good food. PB&J’s, Subway on-demand, dessert… Read More
2015-12-12 15:02
People do not like solicitors. Use this dislike of solicitors to make a brand with fun marketing campaigns. People will buy signs to keep the pests away Read More
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