What do people need?
March 9, 2009 1:47 AM   Subscribe

What do people need?

In short, starting a new company with decent funding. We're in the brainstorming part and figured we'd start off with ideas of what people need.

I know, very broad, but share your ideas!
posted by telsa to Work & Money (9 answers total)

This post was deleted for the following reason: A little too broad. At this level its just a poll question and excuse for chatfilter. -- vacapinta

 
You've got funding but you have no idea what you want even do? It might make sense to start with what your skillsets are. People need food but it wouldn't be a good idea for a bunch of graphic designers to start farming.
posted by delmoi at 1:51 AM on March 9, 2009


I would like some bread. Warm bread, with butter. Right now.
posted by Dunwitty at 1:58 AM on March 9, 2009


MetaTalk says everybody needs a hug. This will end up there soon, so you may as well start working on that now.
posted by spaceman_spiff at 2:09 AM on March 9, 2009 [1 favorite]


Food, shelter, security. Everything else is just a bonus. You should be asking what people think they need and how can you make them believe they need it.

Me, I need a vacation.
posted by twistedonion at 2:19 AM on March 9, 2009


So, this is some kind of weird 'Please do my homework', 'Please provide me with free market research' and heinously fuzzy chatfilter? Flagged.
posted by Happy Dave at 2:21 AM on March 9, 2009


You are basing your business decision on a borderline-legit AskMe? I hear the snark market is up.
posted by ghost of a past number at 2:21 AM on March 9, 2009


Start a bank. We need some that aren't going broke.
posted by Ironmouth at 2:22 AM on March 9, 2009


a roof over their heads, clothes on their backs, and food in their bellies, after that security for them selves and their families, then a reason to thrive to do well, or you can cut to the chase and look up a self actualized person.

so now you have to figure out how can you aid people in that regards, you can aid in food production, find a easier way for people to find food, find a easier way for people to find clothing, housing or security or find a way for people to find out how to be better.
posted by kanemano at 2:24 AM on March 9, 2009


Netflix for ironing. I post you my shirt, you iron it, then post it back to me. $1 per item including postage.
posted by Mike1024 at 2:27 AM on March 9, 2009


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