Polaroid And The Contact Lens Business
Scotsman.com: An entrepreneur who invented a pre-filled contact lens case after getting sore eyes during a flight to America has signed a transformational licensing deal with Polaroid that will see...
View ArticleRollerblade Inventor Thinking Big
The inventor of rollerblades, Scott Olson, has moved on from the blades we all know and love. Now he is taking everybody’s feet off the ground. His new company, SkyRide Technology, is now marketing...
View ArticleThe Flash Drive For Movies
What happens when you don’t have enough bandwidth to stream a movie, but you don’t want to down load it onto your computer? John Strisower hopes to give you a device that you can simply plug into your...
View ArticleNiche Inventions: Inflatable Booster Seat
Belfast Telegraph: The mother of two boys had the idea for BubbleBum in 2009 while making frequent trips between Derry and England to visit a sick relative. After being stranded at an airport without...
View ArticleTravesso: Espresso That Travels
FCN: During the day he’s a sales rep with Thigpen, but in his spare time he works with his friend Jim on The Travesso, which is basically a handheld, travel sized espresso maker. It makes a shot of...
View ArticleBooks: Work Your Way Around The World
Ever wish you could travel around the world, living with just the pack on your back? Well, according to KK, here is a book that will help guide you to where the jobs are! Most of these kind of books...
View ArticleStartup Stay: Letting You Crash On The Couch Of Entrepreneurs
VentureBeat: Startup Stay is a global community for entrepreneurs that travel. It’s for people going on business trips who are interested in tapping into the local startup community. Since its launch...
View ArticleBuy Your Dream Business Now: Cat Hotel and Shoppe
BusinessNewsDaily: Lending a whole new meaning to the adage “dogs have masters, cats have staff,” this Michigan kennel offers pure pampering for your feline companion. With 16 decorated rooms, a play...
View ArticleNiche Biz: Carry On Luggage
To make money, many airlines have imposed a carry on luggage fee. This includes Spirit Airlines. While taking a flight on the airline, one entrepreneur noticed an opportunity. Some carry on was free,...
View ArticleNiche Inventions: Knot-Free Rope Tying
PRWeb: In late 2007, Timothy Bourke presented brother, Andrew Bourke with the idea to create a device that would eliminate the need to tie and untie knots, allowing anyone to secure (and un-secure)...
View ArticleA Niche In 3 Fluid Ounces
Ever since transportation authorities placed rigorous limits on the amount of liquids allowed on flights, travellers have had to figure out how to both pack their favourite toiletries and comply with...
View ArticleNiche Biz: Tours By Locals
Tours By Locals is a new web site that connects people who are traveling someplace with local experts that could act as their guides, according to a listing on KillerStartups.com. The idea is to...
View ArticleNiche Travel Market For Recently Unemployed
eTravel Blackboard: With the recent launch of JetBlue’s Promise Program, many tourism operators have been working on similar programs to stimulate travellers from the ranks of those recently...
View ArticleA Better Wagon For Travel
Richard Shapiro would often see people traveling with their child’s wagon, and having trouble fitting it into their vehicle. That is when a light bulb went off in his head, and he redesigned the wagon...
View ArticleWeird: ‘Human Bed Warming’ Service Launched In UK
Skynews: Holiday Inn, operator of over 4,000 hotels worldwide, will begin to offer a free five-minute “human bed warming service” at it’s London Kensington hotel throughout next week. If requested, a...
View ArticleSelf-Propelled Skiing
When there is snow on the ground and the roads are icy, most people would stay at home. However, Russian inventor, Sergei Khvalin, thought of a better idea. When the ground is covered, he gets out his...
View ArticleA Niche In 3 Ounces
Ever since transportation authorities placed rigorous limits on the amount of liquids allowed on flights, travellers have had to figure out how to both pack their favourite toiletries and comply with...
View ArticleSolar Powered, Smart Roads
Could you imagine what it would be like to drive across solar panels instead of the asphalt traditionally used for roads? If Scott Brusaw has his way, we will soon find out. Scott is currently working...
View ArticleCombining a Suitcase and a Scooter
Micro Luggage is a combination hardshell carry-on bag and scooter. Built in cooperation with Samsonite, the case from Micro allows you to always get to your flight on time. Video below.
View ArticleInventor Reinventing The Cup Holder
WECT: Pete Vinal from Wilmington invented the Drink Genie, and it’s safe to say it grants the wishes of those constantly on the go. In essence, it’s a drink holder that can fit any size cup and attach...
View ArticleNiche Biz: Frequent Flier Pro
NY Times: NY traveler who has tried to use frequent flier miles for a free ticket knows how frustrating that process can be. On top of the blackout dates and limited availability, there are fees for...
View ArticleMeet The Man Who Travel Hacked the World
Chris Guillebeau, author of the $100 Startup knows a thing or two about traveling the world. His secret: free mile bonuses from various credit cards. Once, he rented a shopping cart from a homeless...
View ArticleMake Money By Traveling Around The World
Matt Kepnes did what so many of us dream of doing: He quit his job to travel around the world. But then he took his dream even further. He found a way to make money while he was doing it. Kepnes, also...
View ArticleAn Accidental Feature That Became Their Entire Business
“Vayable began life as a sort of travel marketplace,” describes Forbes. “Customers perused the site for premade tours created by amateur travel guides around the world. You could book a private flight...
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