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Let us start that idea bonfire in your brain - feed your imagination, get inspired, or adopt the new business ideas that Patrick Payne “Point” and Dan “Ideas” Perotti bring each week across a wide range of areas,  industries and levels of sanity! We'd love to hear from you if you run with an idea!https://www.ideaoverflowpod.com/ Music by Rodney Hutton.

Dan Perotti, Patrick Payne


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    45. Autonomous Robotic Pick-Up + Innovation as a Service with Ashley & Hannah

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 32:15


    Guests Ashley Touchton and Hannah Ranieri, from Atlanta-based innovation agency Orange Sparkle Ball (yes, that's the real name), share how they approach innovation with their clients.(20:47) They also announce their latest endeavour - an autonomous ground-based robotic pick-up service. It'll roll out a specific zone in the Detroit area in June this year!(27:00) And we wrap up with an idea for Innovation as a Service.Connect with them at: - Orange Sparkle Ball (website) - Orange Sparkle Ball (LinkedIn) - Ashely LinkedIn - Hannah LinkedInAbout AshleyAshley is a Partner and Innovation Strategy Consultant at Orange Sparkle Ball. She focuses on applied research, startup and technology acceleration, and innovation strategy as well as open innovation programs and frameworks that bridge gaps between these three. She grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and her background in industrial design from Georgia Tech provided the foundation for her multi-faceted approach to solving problems and taught her the foundational elements she uses to thoroughly research opportunity areas and rapidly pilot solutions for product fit and refinement. About HannahHannah Ranieri is an Innovation Strategist at Orange Sparkle Ball where she works to launch and accelerate new initiatives within organizations across the corporate, academic, and government spheres. She's passionate about helping clients proactively prepare for the impact of emerging trends on their business models through iterative piloting.Connect with usHelp us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or in corporate innovation and want some help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    44. Reinvention Manager, Cloud-Seeding (Weather-as-a-Service)

    Play Episode Play 20 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 18:29


    Ever been at that pivotal point in your life and a reinvention is needed? Dan reckons a Reinvention Manager could help with that.(8:42) And Patrick is all-in on cloud-seeding and 'weather-as-a-service'! Grab your umbrella and get ready to weather the storm of creativity!Help us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or in corporate innovation and want some help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    43. 5x Quick Fire Ideas with Priya Kumar

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 28:44


    Dan reconnects with supply chain expert Priya Kumar after their meeting at SXSW in Austin. The pair cover why Priya founded Sustainable Inc., and five quick-fire ideas:(10:23) An online tool that cleans up data for supply chain spend assessments,(12:39) A virtual/AI business development person to help get sales leads,(14:20) Hardware and/or software that makes doing video calls easier from in-car,(17:48) 3D printer for Indian food, and(21:06) A 'plant manager' that keeps your house plants alive when you're away.About PriyaPriya is a former consultant and industry professional with 17+ years of experience in end to end supply chain transformation, logistics and inventory management, category management, strategic sourcing, supplier diversity and process improvement.Get in contact on LinkedIn or visit Sustainable Inc.Connect with usHelp us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or in corporate innovation and want some help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    42. My 5 Take-Outs from SXSW 2024 (part two)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 18:55


    Dan packed his backpack and travelled 24 hours all the way to Austin, Texas for the annual SXSW (South by South West) festival!WIth his man bun tightened and beard groomed, he mixed it up with the tech bros and gals of the US... although, the stereotypes aren't exactly true.SXSW comprises tech/interactive, music and film festivals all in one, with 300,000+ people descending every year (30% from outside the US) to one of the growing entreprenuership hubs of the US, within one of the fastest growing cities in the US.Dan shares some overall take-outs from his 8 days and first time at SXSW.Help us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or in corporate innovation and want some help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    41. My 5 Take-Outs from SXSW 2024 (part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 31:52


    Dan packed his backpack and travelled 24 hours all the way to Austin, Texas for the annual SXSW (South by South West) festival!With his man bun tightened and beard groomed, he mixed it up with the tech bros and gals of the US... although, the stereotypes aren't exactly true.SXSW comprises tech/interactive, music and film festivals all in one, with 300,000+ people descending every year (30% from outside the US) to one of the growing entreprenuership hubs of the US, within one of the fastest growing cities in the US.Dan shares some overall take-outs from his 8 days and first time at SXSW, as well his day spent at _SOUTHSTART in Adelaide.Help us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or in corporate innovation and want some help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    40. The AI Opportunity With Public Domain Material

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 6:48


    A special solo ep this week - Dan talks about how Mickey Mouse is the latest to join the public domain, and a business idea that uses AI to create original works on public domain material.Let us know what you think about this type of episode!Help us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or in corporate innovation and want some help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    39. Immersive Tech and Mental Wellbeing with Gabbi Ocenasek

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 32:28


    Gabbi Ocenasek talks about how COVID distrupted charities like World Youth International, how immersive tech and simulations are helping close the sales gap with prospective sponsors, and how virtual treks and generative AI could take it to the next level.Get in contact with Gabbi: * LinkedIn * Go Beyond Marketing agency * World Youth International * Healthcare Heartbeat programAbout GabbiAs the Director of GO Beyond Marketing, Gabbi works closely with clients predominantly across the healthcare and tech spaces on strategic business development planning and execution, digital marketing, executive communications, and corporate social responsibility initiatives.Passionate about working with brands that prioritise giving back to the community, she has led campaigns resulting in major grant and volunteer support for non-profit organisations. She also sits on the Board at World Youth International, supporting their vision to educate, empower and inspire positive change within vulnerable communities through the Nurses In Action and Choose Action programs.Outside of work, she is a dedicated mum to two little girls and enjoys training for triathlons with hubby. She strongly believes in the importance of maintaining a balanced lifestyle, and as an advocate for mental well-being, she proudly launched Healthcare Heartbeat during 2020 in an effort to improve the mental health of healthcare and emergency workers.----------------This episode is part of a special series with _SOUTHSTART. While the 2024 festival in Adelaide has finished, you can still go to southstart.co for more info.Help us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or in corporate innovation and want some help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    38. Start Your Own Side Hustle with Chris Johnson & Nima Idel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 44:30


    Gladly co-founders Chris Johnson and Nima Idel tell us why they started Gladly, an app that lets anyone start micro side hustles.The boys have many ideas but we focussed on their ideas of space coffins and a decentralised grid with virtual power plants.(30:00) Idea #1 - Space coffins(37:55) Idea #2 - Decentralised electricity grid and virtual powerplantsGet in contact with Chris and Nima: * Chris LinkedIn * Nima LinkedIn * GladlyAbout ChrisChris has a background in Behavioural Science and previous experience in government roles; ventured into entrepreneurship with a focus on security solutions. Over time, he explored diverse projects, including ventures in music discovery platforms and wearable technology. The idea behind Gladly emerged from a collective effort among friends to address the challenge of accessible side hustles, initially motivated by Chris's daughter's experiences.About NimaNima is an experienced Product Leader, passionate about fostering product adoption and growth through strategic planning, development, and execution. Boasting over 15 years in product management and design, he has spearheaded cross-functional teams to set strategic goals and launch leading-edge products that surpass customer expectations.About GladlyGadly lets you leverage your social connections to enhance your reach and unlock earning opportunities, enabling easy hustle management and connection with potential customers. ----------------This episode is part of a special series with _SOUTHSTART. While the 2024 festival in Adelaide has finished, you can still go to southstart.co for more info.Help us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or in corporate innovation and want some help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    37. AI-Empowered Families with Summer Petrosius

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 31:19


    Summer Petrosius shares her journey towards Kindship and AI-powered Barb, including how being diagnosed with autism at age 30 has been both a pro and a con at times.We discuss the $38bn Australian health & disability sector, including how AI could help modernise prevalent paper-based systems, and an AI-powered social story generator to support communication and behaviour regulation, particularly for children. (18:32) Idea #1 - Opportunities in the paper-based health & disability sector(24:25) Idea #2 - AI-powered social story generator to support communication and behaviour regulation, particularly for childrenGet in contact with Summer: * LinkedIn * KindshipAbout SummerSummer is a passionate social entrepreneur and qualified speech pathologist with over ten years of experience in the health and disability sector. Summer is motivated by community-led systems change, peer support, and empowered parental advocacy.Summer is CEO and co-founder of Barb by Kindship, an AI-powered NDIS navigator designed to add support and reduce stress for families living with disabilities.----------------This episode is part of a special series with _SOUTHSTART in the lead up to the 2024 festival from the 5th to 7th March in Adelaide. If you're listening to this hot off the press, click HERE for tickets and more info.Help us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or in corporate innovation and want some help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    36. 2x Ideas with Serial Founder Nick Boniciolli

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 37:23


    Today we're speaking with Nick Boniciolli, founder and CEO of Optible AI. We touch on his serial-entrepreneur-ness, starting with how his stock trading in university funded his first business, through to his current venture.He also brings two ideas to the table that we build on - a life soundtrack based on brainwave emotion detection, and a lie detector based on facial recognition and senses that detect blood flow changes in the face.And we side-track into thoughts on autonomous vehicles, and opportunities in the circular economy.(18:34) Idea #1 - Life soundtrack(25:03) Idea #2 - Blood-flow lie detector(32:11) Autonomous vehicles(33:35) Opportunity in the circular economyGet in contact with Nick: * LinkedIn * Optible AIAbout NickNick Boniciolli, with a decade in the startup technology world, has made significant strides in Alternative Funding and AI. He started trading stocks in university, which funded a string of businesses in music and entertainment, media production and alternative funding. He holds degrees in Engineering and Economics, and in his spare time he's an award-winning film composer, and rocks a six-string guitar on stage.Optible AI is a ground-breaking platform designed to transform information processing tasks into decision-ready data and automated workflows. Since Optible began in the most unlikely of places - the back of a truck on a dirt road on a Balinese island - they've gone from strength to strength. From day one, their initial project for a Government department, which automated grant application screening , predicted grant decisions with 99% accuracy and potentially saving 91% of assessment work.----------------This episode is part of a special series with _SOUTHSTART in the lead up to the 2024 festival from the 5th to 7th March in Adelaide. Click HERE for tickets and more info.Help us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or in corporate innovation and want some help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    35. Running a Startup vs. Corporate Innovation with Jimmy Smart

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 38:22


    Jimmy Smart unpacks the opportunity and complexity of innovating from within large organisations - including his own journey from intrapraneur to entrepreneur - as well as the growing space of Corporate Social Responsibility and Environment, Social, & Governance practices in the corporate landscape.Jimmy then gives us a few business ideas he has tucked away for a rainy day.Get in contact with Jimmy: * LinkedIn * Give BackAbout JimmyJimmy Smart is a passionate innovator and leader with over 12 years of experience in the recruitment and technology industries. He is the founder of GiveBack, a B2B SaaS that helps organisations create, capture and communicate their social and environmental impact.Jimmy has also held the position of Head of Technology Initiatives at WorkPac, where he was responsible for the identification, feasibility, and delivery of new to business technology solutions.GiveBack was born from a formative personal experience that James had in 2018 that reshaped how he believed that organisations can build connection, engagement, and loyalty with both their internal employees and external stakeholders (whether it be customers or investors). He's on a mission to help organisations everywhere achieve this.----------------This episode is part of a special series with _SOUTHSTART in the lead up to the 2024 festival from the 5th to 7th March in Adelaide. Click HERE for tickets and more info.Help us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or in corporate innovation and want some help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    34. Why the Zebra Economy is the Next Big Thing with Allys Todd

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 38:55


    We speak with guest Allys Todd about her career in climate impact and how ValAi is helping people fight climate change.We then move into Allys' ideas around moving from a 'unicorn' economy to a 'zebra' economy, and Doconomy, a European fintech company linking everyday transactions with carbon emissions.Get in contact with Allys: * LinkedIn * ValAiAbout AllysAllys Todd is the cofounder and Chief Executive of Val.Ai. Allys has a Bachelor of Technology, Flinders University. She has had a career in climate impact, carbon conservation and community collaboration. Allys is a shared value partnership specialist with a Prime Minister's Award for Community and Business Partnership. Allys established the world's first Art event Carbon Offset and Carbon Neutral event with Greening Australia, Arts Projects Australia and WOMADelaide (18 years strong). Allys has also led the Conservation Council of South Australia, as General Manager and facilitated the South Australian Nature Alliance.ValAi is a globally recognised climate and fintech company with a vision to decarbonise the economy and not let any household be left behind. The Val.Ai technology provides data insights to lenders, insurers, homeowners and the property sector on the financed emissions associated with homes and digital engagement platforms to manage and track home sustainability, energy use, carbon footprint & climate resilience.----------------This episode is part of a special series with _SOUTHSTART in the lead up to the 2024 festival from the 5th to 7th March in Adelaide. Click HERE for more info.Help us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or in corporate innovation and want some help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    33. From Medical Researcher to AgTech Leader with Vicky Alexandrou

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 35:46


    Vicky Alexandrou spent 17 years in medical research, along with a several-year stint as a Greek Teacher. And now she's all-in on agricultural technology (AgTech)... what the?We learn how Vicky combined her medical background and passion for innovation to now lead Bio-Optics / Woven Optics, a company that enables wool farmers to know the value of their fleece in real-time, reducing time from about 6 weeks to 1 minute.Having done a PHD and with an intimate knowledge of the way academic research papers and journals work, we later riff on an idea to modernise the system and build a new business model.Get in contact with Vicky:LinkedInBio-Optics / Woven OpticsAbout VickyVicky is the Managing Director and co-founder of Bio-Optics Australia and a part of the core team since the company was founded in 2018.Vicky completed her research PhD in Medicine in 2020 after a 17-year career in medical research. During her time at both the University of Adelaide and University of Melbourne, she worked primarily as a Research Assistant and Laboratory Manager with a core focus in exploring the central mechanisms of chronic pain. In 2004, Vicky completed her Graduate diploma in Secondary Education and worked as a Greek language teacher for several years.During her PhD, she participated in several entrepreneurship courses including CSIRO's ON Prime, University of Adelaide's Tech eChallange and the Australian-French Entrepreneurship Challenge, where she was part of the winning team that was awarded a 10-day study tour to Paris, France.More recently Vicky was the recipient of the 2022 Women in Innovation Award for Emerging Innovator and to date has helped raise over $800K in funding for Bio-Optics Australia.----------------This episode is part of a special series with _SOUTHSTART in the lead up to the 2024 festival from the 5th to 7th March in Adelaide. Click here for tickets and more info.Help us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or in corporate innovation and want some help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    32. The Trillion Dollar Longevity Opportunity with Katia Dowling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 37:50


    This week's episode features special guest Katia Dowling. We talk about longevity in ageing, the huge problem & opportunity in ageing populations, and four business ideas in the longevity space.Get in contact with Katia: LinkedIn Follow Katia on LinkedIn for Friday wrap-ups of all the best news in longevityLumen LongevityAbout KatiaKatia has spent her career helping either people or the planet and more recently, her work in the wellbeing space led her to the realisation that longevity is the final product of our life choices and activities.The way we live our second half of life is outdated: it's time to change the system and our mentality around preventative health and longevity. With Australia lagging behind other countries, she believes it's time for us to form a down-under longevity community and industry that will catalyse necessary change, as well as create new products and services to prolong our nation's healthy yearFrom this Katia has started the Lumen Longevity Festival, a dynamic and collaborative environment where individuals and organisations from various sectors and across startups, investors, industry, and government can come together to shape the future of longevity in Australia.----------------This episode is part of a special series with _SOUTHSTART in the lead up to the 2024 festival from the 5th to 7th March in Adelaide. For tickets and more info, click HERE.Help us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or in corporate innovation and want some help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    31. AI + Inclusion with Ruhee Meghani

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 37:24


    Special guest Ruhee Meghani tells us how being a generalist has helped her make unique connections, and how and why she started Allied Collective, an inclusion and wellbeing agency.We then get into the topic of AI + inclusion (15:04) and talk about the inherent biases in AI, what is "right" when there are different political, cultural, religious and other differences, and an idea for a service that audits and scores a company's datasets on inclusion and ethics before they use it.Get in contact with Ruhee: * LinkedIn * Allied CollectiveCheck out these (mentioned in the show): * Women in AI Ethics website * Coded Bias documentary (currently showing on Netflix)About RuheeRuhee Meghani was born and raised in India, studying psychology, political science and business management. She has spent 900 hours teaching Yoga and Philosophy. 11 years ago she moved to Australia and scaled her career through hospitality and retail into diversity and inclusion, leading to her becoming a leading voice for inclusive wellbeing in Australia and founding Allied Collective, an inclusivity and wellbeing agency.Through Allied Collective, Ruhee works with leaders and organisations within inclusive facilitation and wellbeing to bridge the gap between inclusion and wellbeing via training, workshops and conversations for a better future.-----------This episode is part of a special series with _SOUTHSTART in the lead up to the 2024 festival from the 5th to 7th March in Adelaide. For tickets and more info, head to: https://bit.ly/3MSxeQeHelp us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or intrapreneur inside a larger business and want some advice or help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    30. From Burnout to StatDoctor + 3x Ideas with Anurag Ganugapati

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 35:00


    Discover how Anu Ganugapati's journey from burnout to innovation led to StatDoctor - a groundbreaking app connecting hospitals and locum doctors.Anu also dove into his idea journal and pulled out three big ones:* (16:52) smartphone-powered cardiac defibrillator,* (24:21) AI-powered toothbrush that can identify things like diabetes and obesity through oral health in real-time, and* (28:45) 3-pack sports drinks with correct isotonic ratios for pre-, during- and post-game.If you want to get in contact with Anu:* Visit StatDoctor.app* Connect on LinkedIn* Email at anu@statdoctor.netThis episode is part of a special series with _SOUTHSTART in the lead up to the 2024 festival from the 5th to 7th March in Adelaide. Click HERE for tickets and more info.Help us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or intrapreneur inside a larger business and want some advice or help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us on LinkedIn.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    29. 15-Minute Car Accident Insurance Assessments, Carbon Comparisons On Product Labels

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 21:57


    Ever had a car accident and waited weeks or months for an insurance assessment? Patrick wants to create an intermediary company that does immediate insurance assessments at the time it happens.(9:06) And Dan thinks there needs to be an independent body that can audit the emissions for a company's products, and then allow that company to display a 'carbon comparison' on the product or the shelf label, so that people can make informed choices between like products. Think cost/L or cost/kg, but for emissions.Help us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or intrapreneur inside a larger business and want some advice or help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us on LinkedIn.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    28. 2x CEO Business Ideas with guest Gresham Harkless

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 20:43


    Special guest and serial entrepreneur Gresham Harkless talks about building a suite of software tools for founders and "CEO Unplugged" - "unofficial, official" meetups for founders and investors.Connect with Gresham on LinkedIn or at https://iamgresh.com/Help us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or intrapreneur inside a larger business and want some advice or help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us on LinkedIn.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    26. 4 Foundational Trends with Jason Dunstone

    Play Episode Play 17 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 23:49


    As we head into 2024, this week we spoke with renowned Adelaide market research Jason Dunstone about some of the big trends he's seeing across his hundreds of clients and research projects.(8:10) Trend #1 - Free At Last(11:22) Trend #2 - Woe Is Me(16:03) Trend #3 - Feedback Fatigue(19:17) Trend #4 - Human Values In An AI WorldFind out more:* connect with Jason on LinkedIn* visit the Square Holes website* subscribe to the Think! newsletterHelp us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or intrapreneur inside a larger business and want some advice or help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us on LinkedIn.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    25. The 10.6bn Receipt Problem, Rent Me A Friend

    Play Episode Play 22 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 20:01


    In Australia there are 10.6 billion toxic, non-recyclable paper receipts printed every year, Dan talks about new research and a new movement looking to improve this. For more, check out the FutureProof website.(11:59) Millions of people are lonely, but what if there was a way to rent friends (no, not "friends", platonic friends)?Help us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or intrapreneur inside a larger business and want some advice or help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us on LinkedIn.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    24. Social Dining Meetup, Universal Translator

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 18:35


    Patrick wants to help solve lonliness with 'Waitlist', which helps connect solo diners with others to create a fun, social dinner.(7:38) And calling all Star Trek fans - Dan's proposing a universal language translator that allows the listener to hear the translation in their head, as if a thought.Help us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or intrapreneur inside a larger business and want some advice or help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us on LinkedInMusic by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    23. How Patrick Built 8x AI Tools In One Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 19:31


    This week we're talking about why and how Patrick built eight AI / GPT tools in just two days. Patrick gives a summary of his framework for entering the prompts to build the tools, and the boys talk briefly about each of the eight ideas.(2:18) - step by step instructions on building a GPT tool(5:18) - framework for prompting(9:02) - how long did it take(10:15) - the eight GPT tools(10:30) - #1 business idea assessor(11:11) - #2 language buddy(12:08) - #3 bad chef(12:46) - #4 fitwell(13:13) - #5 travel tracy(14:07) - #6 homework help(15:00) - #7 storytime(16:36) - #8 career cheatGet Patrick's framework HERE. Help us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or intrapreneur inside a larger business and want some advice or help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/idea-overflowMusic by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    22. Motivational Concierge, Improving Housemate Matching

    Play Episode Play 49 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 19:56


    Dan's using the fact that fear of loss is greater than the desire for gain to help people achieve their dreams.(11:55) Patrick wants to perfect the housemate search by adding a bit of data to the process.Help us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or intrapreneur inside a larger business and want some advice or help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/idea-overflowMusic by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    21. I-Commerce Ad Agency, Bleisure Agency

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 19:38


    It's a double-agency, double combination week on Idea Overflow!This week Pat blends games and shopping in a growing trend call i-commerce, and sees an opportunity to setup an ad network for it.(11:00) And Dan's exploring Bleisure (leisure + business travel) and thinks an agency catering to living one's business life abroad could have some legs.Help us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or intrapreneur inside a larger business and want some advice or help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/idea-overflowMusic by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    20. Human Proof in an AI World, Refillable Coffee

    Play Episode Play 36 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 20:08


    How can humans prove that they've created a piece of work when it's becoming an increasingly AI world?(11:13) The trend towards eco-friendly products and packaging is growing - how might this affect how products like coffee are bought?Help us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or intrapreneur inside a larger business and want some advice or help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/idea-overflowMusic by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    19. Podcast Content Search Engine, Board as a Service

    Play Episode Play 29 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 17:11


    Search engines will return text results based on keywords, but for podcasts it may suggest whole podcasts or episodes - what if you could do Google Search for content inside podcasts? (10:10) And for startups and small businesses, getting advice or mentorship at Board Level is important but often hard; Patrick thinks Board as a Service could fill this gap.Help us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or intrapreneur inside a larger business and want some advice or help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/idea-overflowMusic by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    18. Effective Local Ads, Heat Island Effect

    Play Episode Play 16 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 22:11


    Patrick is helping solve local business advertising challenges, and (9:45) is proposing a solution to help ease the 'heat island effect' in metro areas.Help us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.Product by Rodney Hutton.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    17. Improving Trust In Online Buying and Making Trophy Hunting More Ethical

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 18:06


    Patrick wants to bring more trust and improve refunds to online purchases, while (8:01) Dan is going off the beaten track with a way to eliminate animal cruelty in trophy hunting.Help us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    Episode 16: Virtual Office Portal and Sleep Anywhere

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 20:33


    Dan wants to bring human connection to multi-site offices by livestreaming common areas in each office to TVs in the other offices, and (9:42) Pat is trying to solve cost of living problems he's having in London with a marketplace that offers a place to crash (sleep), whether in homes or sub-letting hotel or office space.Help us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    Episode 15: Sound Cone and DIY Project Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 25:55


    Pat wants to bring the a physical Cone of Silence to life for offices, while (10:19) Dan's experience building a shed / man-cave leads him to think there should be a platform to hire Project Advisors or Managers for medium sized DIY renovations at home.Let us know if you know like this type of episode, and if you like the pod, don't forget to like, share and comment!If you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.Produced by Rodney Hutton.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    Episode 14: Future Of Business Books and Infinity Tag

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 21:12


    Dan envisions a future for book publishing that lets you apply the author's thinking directly to your specific problem or question using AI, and (11:13) Pat is solving boredom by entering people into a game of Infinity Tag, an always-on, global game of chasey.Let us know if you know like this type of episode, and if you like the pod, don't forget to like, share and comment!If you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    Episode 13: 3am Fight Club and Health Care Team As A Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 18:40


    Forget multiple health specialist visits on a reactive basis; Pat's bringing together a health care team that meet with you as a group on a regular, proactive basis, while (8:56) Dan thinks it'd be a great idea to drop a boxing ring or MMA cage into busy city strips to let drunk people, who are locked out of venues, formally fight to help reduce 'unsactioned' alcohol-related incidents.Let us know if you know like this type of episode, and if you like the pod, don't forget to like, share and comment!Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    Episode 12: Uber for Kids and All-In-One Podcast Platform (with Guest Rodney Hutton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 23:07


    We're trying something different this week - we have a guest! Producer Rodney Hutton has unmuted his mic, turned his camera on, and given us two of his idea. Rodney, Dan and Patrick discuss an all-in-one podcast platform, based on our own experience of using a range of different products to make this podcast, and (10:16) we talk about a rideshare service that kids could use for school drop off, sport, extracirricular activities, etc.Let us know if you know like this type of episode, and if you like the pod, don't forget to like, share and comment!Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    Episode 11: Wine Windows and Fashion For Fish

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 18:33


    Dan's paying money and receiving wine through a hole in the wall, while (10:05) Pat think's fish deserve some fashion.Hit us up on LinkedIn to follow, discuss a published idea, or share your own idea or problem to be solved - it might even make it to the show!Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    Episode 10: Instant Hire and Mobile Podcasting Van

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 18:42


    Pat's in the line for a panini and wonders why there isn't an app that let's you hire people immediately who are in the area (or the line), and (9:33) Dan's decking out a van or trailer as a mobile podcasting studio.Hit us up on LinkedIn to follow, discuss a published idea, or share your own idea or problem to be solved - it might even make it to the show!Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    Episode 9: Gyms in Airports and Pod Machine for Baby Formula

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 18:26


    Pat's travelling the world and wondering why there aren't any gyms in airports, while (8:13) Dan thinks there should be a pod machine that does baby formula.Hit us up on LinkedIn to follow, discuss a published idea, or share your own idea or problem to be solved - it might even make it to the show!Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    Episode 8: Venue Hire AI and Genetic Testing for Dating

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 12:56


    Following on from last week, Dan is expanding the room finder idea to find any venue using a set of inputs and AI, and (7:09) find your perfect genetic partner with Pat's idea of genetic testing for dating.Hit us up on LinkedIn to follow, discuss a published idea, or share your own idea or problem to be solved - it might even make it to the show!Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    Episode 7: Milk From Antelopes and Meeting Room AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 16:36


    Pat's milking Eland Antelope's (aka Oryx) to get milk that is more nutritious and much longer lasting than cow's milk, while (9:28) Dan is solving a very first-world problem of finding a meeting room at work.Hit us up on LinkedIn to follow, discuss a published idea, or share your own idea or problem to be solved - it might even make it to the show!Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    Episode 6: Legal Organ Marketplace and Connected Car Sounds Marketplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 15:49


    Pat wants to buy legs to make him taller in a legal organ marketplace, where you're in control of the sale and distribution of your body parts and (8:33) Dan thinks there's a short-term opportunity to bring back the early mobile phone ringtone concept, but this time for quiet electric connected vehicles.Hit us up on LinkedIn to follow, discuss a published idea, or share your own idea or problem to be solved - it might even make it to the show!Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    Episode 5: Cost of Living Job Calculator and Pre-Made School Lunches

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2023 20:48


    Calculate the total lifestyle cost of a new job with Pat's calculator idea, and (11:14) save parents time and stress with ready-made, home-delivered school lunches.Hit us up on LinkedIn to follow, discuss a published idea, or share your own idea or problem to be solved - it might even make it to the show!Episode recorded in the podcast studio at Lot14, a world-class innovation district in Adelaide, South Australia.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    Episode 4: Ad-Supported Product Purchase and Inventing a Sport

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2023 15:19


    Dan proposes a model for buying physical products cheaper on an ad-supported model, and (6:20) Pat sees the opportunity in inventing a new sport and then running the league.Hit us up on LinkedIn to follow, discuss a published idea, or share your own idea or problem to be solved - it might even make it to the show!Episode recorded in the podcast studio at Lot14, a world-class innovation district in Adelaide, South Australia.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    Episode 3: Home Power Generation and Sell Your Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 14:49


    Dan has some ideas to generate kinetic, wind and hydro power on a micro scale in your own home, while (6:46) Pat looks at how you can monetise your professional or social network.Hit us up on LinkedIn to follow, discuss a published idea, or share your own idea or problem to be solved - it might even make it to the show!Episode recorded in the podcast studio at Lot14, a world-class innovation district in Adelaide, South Australia.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    Episode 2: Glowing Plants and Carbon to Diamonds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 14:56


    Pat's crazy-but-amazing idea of plants that emit light could contribute to emissions reductions, and (5:50) Dan wants to capture exhaust fumes from vehicles and eventually turn it into diamonds.Hit us up on LinkedIn to follow, discuss a published idea, or share your own idea or problem to be solved - it might even make it to the show!Episode recorded in the podcast studio at Lot14, a world-class innovation district in Adelaide, South Australia.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    Episode 1: (Phone recording) Email Subs Updater and Funeral Party Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 16:18


    Dan discusses a service that updates your email for all your online subscriptions when you changes jobs, and (6:20) Pat's drinking with friends and discussing a digital plan your own funeral service.Hit us up on LinkedIn to follow, discuss a published idea, or share your own idea or problem to be solved - it might even make it to the show!Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

    Introducing Idea Overflow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 1:36


    Let us start that idea bonfire in your brain - feed your imagination, get inspired, or adopt the new business ideas that Patrick Payne “Point” and Dan “Ideas” Perotti bring each week across a wide range of areas,  industries and levels of sanity!From time to time you'll also hear business ideas from our special guests.With high level validation and discussion during the episode, one of these ideas could be your next big thing!Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

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