A business idea is presented for a self-awareness or personality test where an individual and their close contacts (e.g., spouse, family, business partners) provide input, allowing for a comparison of perspectives. rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(00:05:18)
Michael Bir, who created the social network Bebo, previously developed a similar platform called Ringo, which he sold for a smaller sum due to uncertainties about its profitability and server costs. rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(00:06:31)
Cord blood banking is a lucrative business opportunity as it plays on parents' fears and desire to protect their newborns. The business model involves collecting and freezing cord blood at birth for potential future medical use, charging a significant initial fee and ongoing storage fees. rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(00:26:17)
Eye for Art is a rapidly growing European company that creates artistic representations of people's eyes. The process involves customers looking into a specialized telescope that captures a detailed image of their eye, which is then turned into a print or other merchandise. The company's success is attributed to its unique product, effective storefront marketing, and the emotional connection people have with their eyes. rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(00:28:05)
There is potential for Eye for Art to expand its business model by offering an online service where customers can upload photos from their smartphone cameras to create eye art, making it accessible to a wider audience. rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(00:29:42)
Aura photography, a business involving capturing people's "auras" through photographs, is mentioned as a rapidly growing startup with numerous locations globally. rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(00:30:37)
A color analysis service, popularized on TikTok, where individuals pay to have their "color palette" determined is discussed. The service involves holding up various color shades to a person's face to identify the most flattering ones. rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(00:30:49)
The concept of "personal consumerism" is introduced, highlighting the increasing desire to acquire knowledge about oneself through various means, such as quantified health data, personality tests, and color analysis. rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(00:33:21)
The conversation then shifts to the topic of surrogacy, with one participant, Ben, highlighting it as the "ultimate luxury item" after observing that a wealthy acquaintance's wife was not visibly pregnant close to her due date. rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(00:22:59)
Another participant, George, shares his experience of attending a natural birthing class with his wife, noting that the instructor stated around 85% of people opt for an epidural during labor. rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(00:24:58)