5/19/2024 — Move Slack Comments to the Right Place

The Spark: Slack threads get messy, and nudging people to use them feels passive-aggressive.
The Pitch: A Slack bot or plugin that can automatically move misplaced comments from a channel into the proper thread. You could also drag and organize messages yourself — like cleaning up digital clutter.
Why It Matters: Threaded discussions stay useful. Everyone looks more organized, with less judgment.

5/21/2024 — Add Shortener (Podcast Ad Skipper)

The Spark: Every podcast ad is the same. Why not skip them if you know the answers?
The Pitch: When a podcast begins, you take a quick quiz (“What platform lets you rent your house on vacation?”). If you get the answer right, the ad is skipped.
Why It Matters: Rewards listening. Makes repetitive ads less painful. Everyone wins.

6/14/2024 — QR Check

The Spark: Writing checks feels outdated, but there’s still no perfect replacement.
The Pitch: Use your bank’s website to enter the recipient and amount, and generate a QR code that functions like a check. Print it on a card or show it on your phone.
Why It Matters: Gives the convenience of digital payments with the flexibility of physical exchange.

7/1/2024 — Adopt a Grandchild

The Spark: Intergenerational connection is rare — but needed.
The Pitch: A platform to connect older adults (who may not have children) with younger adults (who may miss grandparents). Think pen pals, Sunday dinners, shared stories.
Why It Matters: Strengthens communities and offers companionship in both directions.

7/11/2024 — Puzzle Hammer

The Spark: You know those pieces fit, the puzzle just disagrees.
The Pitch: A tiny novelty hammer sold with puzzles. A joke, but also a commentary on stubbornness and design flaws.
Why It Matters: A playful reminder to let go — or commit fully.

10/1/2024 — Personal Emergency Channel

The Spark: Sharing major life events is emotionally exhausting and logistically confusing.
The Pitch: A private, real-name-based social channel (think Twitter for personal emergencies) where you can post updates like surgeries, diagnoses, or big family changes.
Why It Matters: Keeps your people informed without re-telling the story twenty times. Reduces emotional labor in hard times.

10/2/2024 — Amazon Wishlist for Teachers

The Spark: Teachers need stuff, parents want to help, and no one wants to guess.
The Pitch: A built-in Amazon feature where teachers can create public wishlists by quarter. Parents can browse and contribute any time.
Why It Matters: Teachers get what they need, and parents can support in a low-friction way.

10/3/2024 — After Meal Tip

The Spark: Sometimes the tip you want to leave comes after the service, not before.
The Pitch: A follow-up tip feature via email or app. After your meal or service, you can click a link to leave a new or adjusted tip based on how it went.
Why It Matters: Encourages real-time gratitude, not just habitual tipping.

10/4/2024 — Preorder Merch

The Spark: You’re going to a concert. Why not show up in merch made just for that night?
The Pitch: Buy a concert ticket and get early access to exclusive merch. Order it ahead, wear it to the show, and feel like an insider.
Why It Matters: Turns merch into a memory before the event even begins.