The top June 2017 start-up ideas emphasize customization and tailoring, as well as express consumer desire for products and services that support ethics, authenticity and diversity. Some of the best examples of this include Internet browser shopping extensions that encourage consumers to support ethical brands, as well as checking accounts that give consumers a score based on the kinds of products that they choose to purchase, and how they affect the well-being of both people and the planet.
Many new start-up businesses are also prioritizing personalization. Examples of this include the HelloAva chatbot, which recommends skincare products suited to a user's needs, the Savitude shopping app and the fashion-sourcing Glamix AI Chatbot. Across multiple industries, chatbots are becoming an efficient way for brands to initiate meaningful conversations with consumers that offer highly tailored experiences.
Top 35 Start-Up Ideas in June
From Personalized Shopping Apps to Furniture Brand Incubators:
Laura McQuarrie — Jun 24, 2017 — Business
35
Personal Wind Turbines
The Waterlily Micro Turbine Uses Wind to Power Up Your Personal Electronics
34
Underwire-Free Nude Bras
The Evelyn & Bobbie Brand Offers Underwear That Focuses on Comfort
33
Urban Tree Installations
This German Start-Up Aims to Reduce Pollution Using Vertical Planters
32
Plywood Kitchen Cabinet Hacks
Plykea's Birch Veneers are Designed to Cover IKEA Furniture
31
Virtual Reality Marketplaces
This Online Art Marketplace Uses Virtual Reality to Sell Products
30
Furniture Brand Incubators
IKEA is Launching 'Bootcamp' as a Start-Up Incubator
29
Decorative Wheelchair Decals
Izzy Wheels Offers Fashionable Spoke Guards for Wheelchairs
28
Automated Diaper Checkers
Monit's New Bluetooth Sensor Helps Parents Check On Infants
27
Home-Cooked Pet Recipes
Fedwell is Inspired by the Ingredients in Human Food
26
Compact Electric Guitars
The 'Jammy' Slide Guitar is Compact and Connects to Your Smartphone
25
Personalized Shopping Apps
The 'Savitude' Shopping App Picks Clothes That Fit Various Body Types
24
Ecommerce Bot Software Services
4shops.ai Makes Selling on Facebook Messenger Less Complicated
23
Fashion-Finding AI Chatbots
The Glamix AI Chatbot Helps Shoppers Buy Dream Outfits and Accessories
22
Business Space Rental Platforms
'Renly' Offers Commercial, Temporary Location Bookings
21
Slide-Broadcasting Startups
Slidecast Makes it Easy to Share a Slide Presentation on Many Devices
20
Custom Link Tools
Startup Smartlinks is a Digital Marketing Solution Providing Shortened LInks
19
Upcycled Seafood Cakes
SecondsFirst Makes Fresh Fish Cakes from Repurposed Ingredients
18
DIY Ceiling Fan Purifiers
Lifetree's Lily Air Purifier Can Be Affixed to an Ordinary Ceiling Fan
17
Auditory Car Feedback Apps
The AudioHound App Can Hear Mechanical Health Problems Inside Vehicles
16
Instructive Goal Networks
Achiever Be Shows How to Achieve Goals When You Don't Know How to Start
15
DIY Chatbot Creators
'Dexter' is a Start-Up That Helps Anyone Make a Chatbot
14
Blockchain Newsfeed Systems
Userfeeds is Working on a Ranking Framework for Trusted News Sources
13
Startup Closure Trackers
'Startup Graveyard' Keeps Tabs on Failed Companies
12
Ethical Shopping Extensions
DoneGood's Chrome Plugin Suggests Alternatives When Shopping Online
11
Personalized Skincare Chat Bots
Helloava's Chat Bots Makes Skincare More Affordable
10
Visitor-Identifying Software
This B2B Software Helps You Turn Website Visitors Into Leads
9
Food-Assessing Imaging Apps
The ImpactVision App Uses Hyperspectral Images to Fight Food Waste
8
Rehabilitative Stroke Systems
Intento's Electrical Stimulation Device Improves Arm Functionality
7
Automated Sales Assistants
Singaporean Startup Saleswhale Supplies a Virtual Sales Assistant
6
Cloud-Based Mapping Platforms
RippleNami's Map-Making Tool Helps NGOs Visualize Resources
5
Social Media Ridesharing Services
Yugo Ridesharing Aims to Streamline Facebook Rideshare Groups
4
Mental Health-Supporting Fashion Nights
Joe Fresh and Wear Your Label are Hosting Shopping Nights
3
Ethical Checking Accounts
'Aspiration' Checking Accounts Assign Scores for Ethical Purchases
2
P2P Car-Charging Services
'Chargie' Connects Electric Vehicle Owners to Charging Stations
1
Diabetes Wellness Apps
KingFit is a Diabetes Education and Management Startup and Mobile App
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Curated Resale Experiences
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Personalized Home Shopping Platforms
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Agentic Shopping Platforms
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AI-Powered Personal Shoppers
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AI Shopping Assistants
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Integrated AI shopping
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AI Product Design Assistants
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Lifelong Reskilling Cultures
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AI-Personalized Streaming Ads
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AI Style Consultants
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Content-First Shopping Experiences
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AI-Native Advertising Platforms
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AI-Native Beauty Commerce
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Home Furnishing Shopping Assistants
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AI-Powered Discovery Commerce
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AI-Powered Customer Insights
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Creator-Led Beauty Commerce
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