Articles
Data-backed commentary on market gaps, unsolved problems, and builder opportunities.
You Don't Own Your Digital Movies, and That's a Problem Builders Can Solve
When Sony removed purchased movies from users' libraries without refund, it validated a growing pain point: digital purchases aren't owned. Our data tracks this problem across entertainment, with an opportunity for builders to create consumer-friendly ownership models.
The Dry Social Scene Needs More Than Just Bars Without Booze
Pieter Levels thinks non-alcohol socializing is the next big thing. He's probably right about demand. But our data reveals that hospitality venues are drowning in operational issues—thin margins, scheduling chaos, pest control. The real opportunity isn't just opening a dry bar; it's building the tools that make those venues viable.
Empty Seats Are a Symptom, Not the Problem
Empty Screenings is a clever tool for finding private movie screenings. But the real opportunity lies upstream: indie entertainers need capital and marketing to fill those seats. Here's what builders can tackle instead.