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A simple service for setting up and running jobs/workers without having to run a server. Ideally, it would have the following features: * Pay once, run forever (pay for the job up front and never again -- no recurring billing to worry about) * Configure once, run forever (use Docker/LXC in the background to allow custom environments and absolve the user of the dependency headaches that can arise when running multiple…
A kind of task rabbit that will connect expats ( who don't speak the language) with locals. The idea is that the local will help the expat in small tasks like understanding an insurance policy, housing contract, employment receipt.
But would the company be able to build brand? First, to find expats would be somewhat difficult as they tend to blend in! Second, the company would need to be careful which people they hired, so they might be able to start at the top end of the market (high rates, high quality service) and work down from there...
That gives me the idea that it could start from an already existing service-oriented company, whether that's landscaping, security, legal services, accounting, etc. and they could just add translation and a more taskrabbit-like approach (phone app, etc.)
A peer to peer mortgage marketplace. Basically, qualified investors own pieces of mortgage in their communities. I've seen variations of this for student loans - why not mortgages?
An anonymous and representative group discussion and voting system Practical example: Attending a conf as a woman - You want to ask questions during the talks but you are afraid that because you are a woman your answer will be "dumbed-down" or just different - Also, the guy doing the talk would like to answer the best possible question (or a random one) So, there can be a lot of solutions to this problem, here is min…
Something like Secret would do the trick no?
A simple service for setting up and running jobs/workers without having to run a server. Ideally, it would have the following features: * Pay once, run forever (pay for the job up front and never again -- no recurring billing to worry about) * Configure once, run forever (use Docker/LXC in the background to allow custom environments and absolve the user of the dependency headaches that can arise when running multiple…
This is the only service in this space I could find: https://starthq.com/apps/crondash It doesn't actually run the job but could be used to trigger them. I think the idea could work if you could write the tasks as snippets of JS, think IFTT/Zapier but with a code editor.
A system to compose and track drug/supplement stacks, regimen and diets. Transforming yourself has never been more accessible than it is today. We have access to so much information and so many resources that there's rarely any valid excuse not to become what you want to be. The problem is that the whole process can be overwhelming, and finding what works for you requires discipline and dedication. Most results don't…
A major pain point in my life is house maintenance and repair. I really miss having a (good) landlord. That's what I want - a single point of contact to manage the upkeep of and fix any issues related to my home. There's so much friction in the process of finding the various contractors needed to keep a home in good order. First you have to search on craigslist, angieslist, or google for contractors that service your…
I frequently wonder if there is a place on the planet I'd be happier in. The idea is a site that allows me to select a wide variety of attributes and then search for places in the world that match those attributes. For attributes that I only care about only generally, I'd be able to select from a broad category. For those that I care a lot about, I'd be able to drill in to highly granular selections. For example, I m…
Waze but for supermarket prices.