Ben Preiss
Trend Spotter/Market Researcher
Kfar Saba, Israel · Member since Jun 2007
475Published Articles
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Born in the USA, moved to Israel in my early 20's. I was the kid that had to take everything apart in order to understand how it works. That drive hasn't stopped and I am endlessly curious about almost everything, especially the new and cutting-edge. I have many years of experience as a technical writer here in Israel's Silicon Wadi, having written in a variety of hitech areas.
Featured Ideas
Hands-Free Scooter
Look Like Less Of A Dork, Possibly Cool With Segway ModHands-Free Operation — Developing hands-free add-ons for other personal transportation devices could provide disruptive innovation opportunities.
Sugar Powered Bio-Battery
Sony's Eco-Friendly Power SourceSustainable Batteries — The growing demand for eco-friendly power sources presents an opportunity for engineers to develop sustainable batteries.
Hollywood Writers Strike
Bad News for Networks and ViewersCompensation Disputes — Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing new payment formulas for online content on new media platforms.
Amnesia Causing Drug
New Drug Erases Bad MemoriesMemory Erasing Drugs — Opportunity for developing pharmaceutical products that can selectively erase specific memories.
iTeddy Media Player
Tech Up Your Toddler With a Talking TeddyCrossover Products — Combining technology with appearance-oriented items creates new levels of value.
Honda Rocks Hybrid Market
Super Hot CR-ZSporty Hybrid Trend — Automakers can capitalize on the demand for eco-friendly yet stylish vehicles by creating sporty hybrid models like Honda's CR-Z.
Hollywood's Uzi Replacement
Micro TavorMicro Tavors in Hollywood — Micro Tavors are gaining popularity in Hollywood as the replacement for the iconic Uzi in action movies.
Celeb DUI Blunders
Bill Murray "Borrows" Swedish Golf CartCeleb DUI Blunders — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a celebrity transportation service that provides safe and reliable transportation for celebrities to avoid potential DUI incidents.
Flames That Move & Multiply
Bravit CandleInteractive Candles — Bravit Candles offer an interactive experience with their ability to ignite multiple flames.
Garbage Dump Turned Eco-Theme Park
Ariel Sharon ParkEco-Rehabilitation — Transforming environmental blight into rehabilitation sites offers opportunities for innovation on environmental preservation.
Cybersex Leads To Real Life Lawsuit
Second Life Hack Causes ControversyVirtual Adult Entertainment Industry — The development of animated sexual content for virtual avatars depicts a growing market for virtual adult entertainment.
Robot Fires Million Rounds/Minute
Metal Storm RedbackElectronic Ignition Firing Systems — The development of computer-controlled electronic ignition systems presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the weapons industry.Q&A with Ben
How do you define cool?
By those who were cool before it was cool to be cool, therefore defining cool in their respective domains. We now can usually identify them by either their first name, last name or initials. Newton/Galileo/Einstein, Buddha/Gandhi/MLK, Beethoven/Mozart/Bach, Archimedes/ Da Vinci/Tesla, Kafka/Sartre/Vonnegut, Moses/Jesus/JFK, Guthrie/Dylan/Cash/Springsteen, Monet/Picasso/Warhol/ Bansky, Marx/Karl,/Groucho/Chico/Harpo/OK, not Zeppo, etc.
What inspires or excites you?
Everything...
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Boxed Green Power
Digital Curriculums for Kids
Legalizing Medical Marijuana
iPhone Diss Ads
YouTube Hitler Parodies
Exotic Flying Pets
Wireless Power Systems
Monkeys As Children
$2.72 Million Camels
Strange Surveys
Mile-High Tower (UPDATE)
Ultimate Fighting for Kids
The New Macarena
Free Photo Editing Programs
Historical Site Sites
Beads as Pixels
Laser Guided Robotic Assistant
Fantasy Rooms in Minnesota
HangBoarding
DNA Drool Detection
Pininfarina Sintesi Fuel Cell Concept
Autistic Activist on YouTube
Japanese Robot Carries Luggage
Flames That Move & Multiply
Safety, GPS Tracker & Cell Phone
Speakers Fold Up into an Egg
$30,000 3-Wheeled Electric Car is Faster than A Porsche
Google Adroid OS
Portable Internet Radio Lets You Create Your Own Station
"Real" Perpetual Motion Machine
Jet-Like Super Car
Wrinkle Prevention Exercise
GPS Touchscreen Phone
Flashlight Can Set Paper on Fire & Fry Eggs
Teen Designer Makes It Big
