Monday, September 16, 2019

6A


Opportunity 1- New means of safe transportation.
Where did I find it?
Bike Sharing and the Market Economy.
Why do I think there is an opportunity?
After the introduction of bike sharing, there was a decrease in the amount of people who used the bus. That means people are open to utilizing different transportation options.
Who is the prototypical customer?
People in big cities who commute.
Will it be easy or difficult to exploit? Why?
I think it will be difficult to exploit because so many options are already available.
Why did I see this opportunity?
Current means of transportation are not ideal for me. I want a safer option that does not require physical activity.

Opportunity 2- A program to get people in jail on Marijuana charges a stable job in the growing economy.
Where did I find it? Statista
Why do I think there is an opportunity? Many incarcerated individuals doing time because of marijuana charges are very knowledgeable in the industry and would be great assets. This would also get them out of jail because it is unfair to keep them there when it has now been legalized.
Who is the prototypical customer?
People capitalizing on this new market and those in jail.
Will it be easy or difficult to exploit? Why?
The program would be difficult to start, especially because there are prejudices against those in jail.
Why did I see this opportunity?
I think it is unfair that white males are capitalizing on selling marijuana when African American men went to jail for doing the same job.

Opportunity 3- Awaiting the legalization of mushrooms
Where did I find it? CO legislature
Why do I think there is an opportunity?
Mushrooms are now decriminalized in Denver, and likely the rest of the state in coming years.
Who is the prototypical customer?
People who do mushrooms
Will it be easy or difficult to exploit? Why?
Difficult because we are still awaiting its legalization.
Why did I see this opportunity?
My family was talking about it during family dinner the other week and I found it interesting.

Opportunity 4- Creating a new way to “juul”
Where did I find it?
IL and FL regulation changes
Why do I think there is an opportunity?
They are changing the age to purchase vapes to 21 in some states
Who is the prototypical customer?
Vapers below the age of 21
Will it be easy or difficult to exploit? Why?
I think it will be easy to exploit because these people have addictions that money will fund
Why did I see this opportunity?
My boyfriend vapes and it really futurates me. I want to come up with an alternative.

1 comment:

  1. Hi Gabrielle,

    These are some great opportunities here that have real potential. I was surprised about the opportunity regarding the legalization of mushrooms. I didn't realize that mushrooms are decriminalized in Denver. I think your opportunity about a new way to juul was interesting. I like that you pointed out how the idea would be easy to exploit because of how dependent some people are on nicotine devices. Great job on this blog post!

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