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Electronic Tip Jars

The DipJar by Ryder Kessler Allows Customers to Use Credit Cards

— May 1, 2013 — Art & Design
As the world becomes more hi-tech and plastic, simple things like a barrista's tip jar will suffer for it; at least, it would have if it weren't for the DipJar by Ryder Kessler, an entrepreneur, writer and aspiring academic living in New York. Partnering up with his brother, Judd, he cooked up an electronic tip jar that allows those who pay with credit and debit cards to still leave behind a small reward for good customer service.

The DipJar by Ryder Kessler was conceived after a visit to his favorite local coffeeshop. Though busy, he noticed that there were little tips left. He didn't think that made sense for various reasons and decided to rectify the situation. Essentially, dipping one's card once left a dollar tip. The more dips, the larger the tip.
Trend Themes
1. Electronic Payment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative electronic payment solutions that enable customers to easily leave tips using credit and debit cards.
2. Digital Wallets - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create digital wallet platforms that facilitate seamless and secure tipping transactions.
3. Contactless Payments - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate contactless payment technology into tip jars for a more convenient and hygienic tipping experience.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement electronic tip jar systems in restaurants, cafes, and hotels to streamline the tipping process and increase customer satisfaction.
2. Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop electronic tip jar solutions for retail stores, allowing customers to tip sales associates who provide exceptional service.
3. Food Delivery - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create electronic tip jar features for food delivery apps, giving customers the option to reward drivers for their prompt and efficient service.
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