http://kitex.tech
We're building a new type of wind turbine that generates energy using significantly less material, making it much cheaper to install. We do this using huge fixed wing kites made of carbon fibre, and drone technology.
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#12https://www.formgraph.com - collaborative creation platform
The goal is to create a social media platform that does for content creation what previous social networks have done for distribution. Create in an open space, collaborate dynamically, and remix any other content on the platform.
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#13https://plan.university - plan.uni A free course schedule planner for college students, platform to connect with people within classes and soon the way graduates will find the job they are uniquely qualified for. Write me at kaiser@plan.university if you think your college/university would need plan.uni as well :)
Calendar + Social network + Job search; why the three ?
I always wanted an app that by giving it the amount of hours needed to study each class (at home or library) scheduled the whole semester.
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#14https://plan.university - plan.uni A free course schedule planner for college students, platform to connect with people within classes and soon the way graduates will find the job they are uniquely qualified for. Write me at kaiser@plan.university if you think your college/university would need plan.uni as well :)
Calendar + Social network + Job search; why the three ? I always wanted an app that by giving it the amount of hours needed to study each class (at home or library) scheduled the whole semester.
-Calendar to solve a real problem
-Social component for growth/network effects
-Job search to make some money
That's actually a great idea! There's already someone out there doing that: https://liquidti.me
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#15https://www.creatorarcade.com
Learn to make Electronic Dance Music alongside the world's most popular Dj's and music producers.
Apprenticeship style learning that makes learning to create music fun, easy and accessible.
Pre-launch but if anyone wants to beta some of the content let me know. : )
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#16http://kitex.tech We're building a new type of wind turbine that generates energy using significantly less material, making it much cheaper to install. We do this using huge fixed wing kites made of carbon fibre, and drone technology.
wow, that's really cool. Why is it cheaper than normal wind turbines ? Maintaining drones that take off and land autonomously sounds expensive
I really like the idea of low environmental impact
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#17Earlier quoted context omitted.
Calendar + Social network + Job search; why the three ? I always wanted an app that by giving it the amount of hours needed to study each class (at home or library) scheduled the whole semester.
-Calendar to solve a real problem -Social component for growth/network effects -Job search to make some money That's actually a great idea! There's already someone out there doing that: https://liquidti.me
Awesome! thanks for sharing
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#18https://www.creatorarcade.com Learn to make Electronic Dance Music alongside the world's most popular Dj's and music producers. Apprenticeship style learning that makes learning to create music fun, easy and accessible. Pre-launch but if anyone wants to beta some of the content let me know. : )
How can I reach you?
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#19Corinthian Robotics - robots that do housework
I'm building an inexpensive, autonomous robot that take cares of your laundry. While you're at work, it will wash your clothes, fold them, and put them away.
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#20https://www.creatorarcade.com Learn to make Electronic Dance Music alongside the world's most popular Dj's and music producers. Apprenticeship style learning that makes learning to create music fun, easy and accessible. Pre-launch but if anyone wants to beta some of the content let me know. : )
Hi!
I'd be keen to beta some of the content!