Idea Overflow

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Let us start that idea bonfire in your brain - feed your imagination, get inspired, or adopt the new business ideas that Patrick Payne “Point” and Dan “Ideas” Perotti bring each week across a wide range of areas, industries and levels of sanity! We'd love to hear from you if you run with an idea! https://www.ideaoverflowpod.com/ Music by Rodney Hutton.

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April 29, 2024Episode 1832 min

45. Autonomous Robotic Pick-Up + Innovation as a Service with Ashley & Hannah

Guests Ashley Touchton and Hannah Ranieri, from Atlanta-based innovation agency Orange Sparkle Ball (yes, that's the real name), share how they approach innovation with their clients.(20:47) They also announce their latest endeavour - an autonomous ground-based robotic pick-up service. It'll roll out a specific zone in the Detroit area in June this year!(27:00) And we wrap up with an idea for Innovation as a Service.Connect with them at: - Orange Sparkle Ball (website) - Orange Sparkle Ball (LinkedIn) - Ashely LinkedIn - Hannah LinkedInAbout AshleyAshley is a Partner and Innovation Strategy Consultant at Orange Sparkle Ball. She focuses on applied research, startup and technology acceleration, and innovation strategy as well as open innovation programs and frameworks that bridge gaps between these three. She grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and her background in industrial design from Georgia Tech provided the foundation for her multi-faceted approach to solving problems and taught her the foundational elements she uses to thoroughly research opportunity areas and rapidly pilot solutions for product fit and refinement. About HannahHannah Ranieri is an Innovation Strategist at Orange Sparkle Ball where she works to launch and accelerate new initiatives within organizations across the corporate, academic, and government spheres. She’s passionate about helping clients proactively prepare for the impact of emerging trends on their business models through iterative piloting.Connect with usHelp us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or in corporate innovation and want some help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

April 22, 2024Episode 1718 min

44. Reinvention Manager, Cloud-Seeding (Weather-as-a-Service)

Ever been at that pivotal point in your life and a reinvention is needed? Dan reckons a Reinvention Manager could help with that.(8:42) And Patrick is all-in on cloud-seeding and 'weather-as-a-service'! Grab your umbrella and get ready to weather the storm of creativity!Help us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or in corporate innovation and want some help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

April 15, 2024Episode 1628 min

43. 5x Quick Fire Ideas with Priya Kumar

Dan reconnects with supply chain expert Priya Kumar after their meeting at SXSW in Austin. The pair cover why Priya founded Sustainable Inc., and five quick-fire ideas:(10:23) An online tool that cleans up data for supply chain spend assessments,(12:39) A virtual/AI business development person to help get sales leads,(14:20) Hardware and/or software that makes doing video calls easier from in-car,(17:48) 3D printer for Indian food, and(21:06) A 'plant manager' that keeps your house plants alive when you're away.About PriyaPriya is a former consultant and industry professional with 17+ years of experience in end to end supply chain transformation, logistics and inventory management, category management, strategic sourcing, supplier diversity and process improvement.Get in contact on LinkedIn or visit Sustainable Inc.Connect with usHelp us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or in corporate innovation and want some help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

April 8, 2024Episode 1518 min

42. My 5 Take-Outs from SXSW 2024 (part two)

Dan packed his backpack and travelled 24 hours all the way to Austin, Texas for the annual SXSW (South by South West) festival!WIth his man bun tightened and beard groomed, he mixed it up with the tech bros and gals of the US... although, the stereotypes aren't exactly true.SXSW comprises tech/interactive, music and film festivals all in one, with 300,000+ people descending every year (30% from outside the US) to one of the growing entreprenuership hubs of the US, within one of the fastest growing cities in the US.Dan shares some overall take-outs from his 8 days and first time at SXSW.Help us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or in corporate innovation and want some help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

April 1, 2024Episode 1431 min

41. My 5 Take-Outs from SXSW 2024 (part 1)

Dan packed his backpack and travelled 24 hours all the way to Austin, Texas for the annual SXSW (South by South West) festival!With his man bun tightened and beard groomed, he mixed it up with the tech bros and gals of the US... although, the stereotypes aren't exactly true.SXSW comprises tech/interactive, music and film festivals all in one, with 300,000+ people descending every year (30% from outside the US) to one of the growing entreprenuership hubs of the US, within one of the fastest growing cities in the US.Dan shares some overall take-outs from his 8 days and first time at SXSW, as well his day spent at _SOUTHSTART in Adelaide.Help us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or in corporate innovation and want some help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

March 25, 2024Episode 136 min

40. The AI Opportunity With Public Domain Material

A special solo ep this week - Dan talks about how Mickey Mouse is the latest to join the public domain, and a business idea that uses AI to create original works on public domain material.Let us know what you think about this type of episode!Help us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or in corporate innovation and want some help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

March 18, 2024Episode 1232 min

39. Immersive Tech and Mental Wellbeing with Gabbi Ocenasek

Gabbi Ocenasek talks about how COVID distrupted charities like World Youth International, how immersive tech and simulations are helping close the sales gap with prospective sponsors, and how virtual treks and generative AI could take it to the next level.Get in contact with Gabbi: * LinkedIn * Go Beyond Marketing agency * World Youth International * Healthcare Heartbeat programAbout GabbiAs the Director of GO Beyond Marketing, Gabbi works closely with clients predominantly across the healthcare and tech spaces on strategic business development planning and execution, digital marketing, executive communications, and corporate social responsibility initiatives.Passionate about working with brands that prioritise giving back to the community, she has led campaigns resulting in major grant and volunteer support for non-profit organisations. She also sits on the Board at World Youth International, supporting their vision to educate, empower and inspire positive change within vulnerable communities through the Nurses In Action and Choose Action programs.Outside of work, she is a dedicated mum to two little girls and enjoys training for triathlons with hubby. She strongly believes in the importance of maintaining a balanced lifestyle, and as an advocate for mental well-being, she proudly launched Healthcare Heartbeat during 2020 in an effort to improve the mental health of healthcare and emergency workers.----------------This episode is part of a special series with _SOUTHSTART. While the 2024 festival in Adelaide has finished, you can still go to southstart.co for more info.Help us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or in corporate innovation and want some help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

March 11, 2024Episode 1144 min

38. Start Your Own Side Hustle with Chris Johnson & Nima Idel

Gladly co-founders Chris Johnson and Nima Idel tell us why they started Gladly, an app that lets anyone start micro side hustles.The boys have many ideas but we focussed on their ideas of space coffins and a decentralised grid with virtual power plants.(30:00) Idea #1 - Space coffins(37:55) Idea #2 - Decentralised electricity grid and virtual powerplantsGet in contact with Chris and Nima: * Chris LinkedIn * Nima LinkedIn * GladlyAbout ChrisChris has a background in Behavioural Science and previous experience in government roles; ventured into entrepreneurship with a focus on security solutions. Over time, he explored diverse projects, including ventures in music discovery platforms and wearable technology. The idea behind Gladly emerged from a collective effort among friends to address the challenge of accessible side hustles, initially motivated by Chris's daughter's experiences.About NimaNima is an experienced Product Leader, passionate about fostering product adoption and growth through strategic planning, development, and execution. Boasting over 15 years in product management and design, he has spearheaded cross-functional teams to set strategic goals and launch leading-edge products that surpass customer expectations.About GladlyGadly lets you leverage your social connections to enhance your reach and unlock earning opportunities, enabling easy hustle management and connection with potential customers. ----------------This episode is part of a special series with _SOUTHSTART. While the 2024 festival in Adelaide has finished, you can still go to southstart.co for more info.Help us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or in corporate innovation and want some help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

March 4, 2024Episode 1031 min

37. AI-Empowered Families with Summer Petrosius

Summer Petrosius shares her journey towards Kindship and AI-powered Barb, including how being diagnosed with autism at age 30 has been both a pro and a con at times.We discuss the $38bn Australian health & disability sector, including how AI could help modernise prevalent paper-based systems, and an AI-powered social story generator to support communication and behaviour regulation, particularly for children. (18:32) Idea #1 - Opportunities in the paper-based health & disability sector(24:25) Idea #2 - AI-powered social story generator to support communication and behaviour regulation, particularly for childrenGet in contact with Summer: * LinkedIn * KindshipAbout SummerSummer is a passionate social entrepreneur and qualified speech pathologist with over ten years of experience in the health and disability sector. Summer is motivated by community-led systems change, peer support, and empowered parental advocacy.Summer is CEO and co-founder of Barb by Kindship, an AI-powered NDIS navigator designed to add support and reduce stress for families living with disabilities.----------------This episode is part of a special series with _SOUTHSTART in the lead up to the 2024 festival from the 5th to 7th March in Adelaide. If you're listening to this hot off the press, click HERE for tickets and more info.Help us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or in corporate innovation and want some help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.

February 26, 2024Episode 937 min

36. 2x Ideas with Serial Founder Nick Boniciolli

Today we’re speaking with Nick Boniciolli, founder and CEO of Optible AI. We touch on his serial-entrepreneur-ness, starting with how his stock trading in university funded his first business, through to his current venture.He also brings two ideas to the table that we build on - a life soundtrack based on brainwave emotion detection, and a lie detector based on facial recognition and senses that detect blood flow changes in the face.And we side-track into thoughts on autonomous vehicles, and opportunities in the circular economy.(18:34) Idea #1 - Life soundtrack(25:03) Idea #2 - Blood-flow lie detector(32:11) Autonomous vehicles(33:35) Opportunity in the circular economyGet in contact with Nick: * LinkedIn * Optible AIAbout NickNick Boniciolli, with a decade in the startup technology world, has made significant strides in Alternative Funding and AI. He started trading stocks in university, which funded a string of businesses in music and entertainment, media production and alternative funding. He holds degrees in Engineering and Economics, and in his spare time he’s an award-winning film composer, and rocks a six-string guitar on stage.Optible AI is a ground-breaking platform designed to transform information processing tasks into decision-ready data and automated workflows. Since Optible began in the most unlikely of places - the back of a truck on a dirt road on a Balinese island - they've gone from strength to strength. From day one, their initial project for a Government department, which automated grant application screening , predicted grant decisions with 99% accuracy and potentially saving 91% of assessment work.----------------This episode is part of a special series with _SOUTHSTART in the lead up to the 2024 festival from the 5th to 7th March in Adelaide. Click HERE for tickets and more info.Help us grow by liking, sharing and commenting, and if you're interested in pursuing any of our ideas, or you already have, reach out to us for a chat.If you're an entrepreneur or in corporate innovation and want some help in idea generation and/or idea validation, get in touch with us.Music by Rodney Hutton. Artwork by Anton Mastrullo.