Ever have an idea that you thought could be big?

2017-05-21T11:33:18-04:00

These companies were all started in very small surroundings and by no means is this an inclusive list. Gateway and Facebook come to mind. Have you ever had an idea that you thought could be huge?

Response by Maj Marty Hogan made May 21 at 2017 11:34 AM

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Response by SGT John " Mac " McConnell made May 21 at 2017 11:45 AM

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Not yet but, I am working towards some Maj Marty Hogan

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made May 21 at 2017 12:08 PM

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Maj Marty Hogan Yes Sir, it's Called RIDE22 where we have a one day motrocycle Rally in all 50 states - even Puerto Rico simultaneously on 30 June 2018 (Saturday) to bring awareness and raise funds toward eliminating the 22 Suicides per day to Zero Suicides, Zero homeless veterans, helping veterans suffering from PTSD and TBI, and working on legislation to better help our Veterans facing health issues, delays, debt, and frustration acorss this country. I'll need every motorcycle rider on RallyPoint to step up to the plate in their state - will start advertising, soliciting volunteers, and organizing each state ride route after 30 June 2017 - I've got a one year to make it happen. You in Marty?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2017 12:17 PM

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Yes indeed I have Maj Marty Hogan, I'm building a manufacturing company to employ veterans and build Interactive and medical equipment for infants and toddlers with special and medical needs. I'm hoping have the first one built here in a few weeks and presented to one of the largest manufacturers in the US to gain the Caoital needed to grow my company. My partner is also a veteran and I just registered with the DOD for medical research funding on the autism spectrum disorder. As soon as the first one gets to market I'll totally share it on here :)
I have even accidentally discovered a formula and device with hatching chickens on getting more pullets (females) then cockerels (male). For about 4-5 years now I hatch over 80 eggs in 3different batches, and with my method and device I usually only get 6-8 males in each batch.
If this could work on a grand scale, it would reduce the waist of baby cockerels just being thrown away the day they hatch.

I would love to help other vets grow their businesses and utilize Veterans Federal Funding. So as soon as I get the process down it will be a lot easier in assisting others!! Great question Sir. I look forward to seeing what others success stories are. :)

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made May 21 at 2017 12:51 PM

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Things we have today didn't all come into being in a large building.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made May 21 at 2017 1:12 PM

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In the early 70s, I thought of two products that are in common use, but never pushed goals a patent. Electronic ignition on gas cooking stoves and TVs in the backs of airline seats.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made May 21 at 2017 5:35 PM

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With God all things are possible Maj Marty Hogan. I have been praying for salvation for at least 20% of every nations, tribe and tongue. God has led me to pray for the salvation of many in the terrorist movements of Abu Sayyaf in the Philippines; Al-Qaeda; Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) in Yemen; Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) in Algeria's Mediterranean coast to the Sahel region that includes Mali, Mauritania, and Niger; Al-Qaeda of South Asia in Pakistan; al-Nusra Front in Syria: al-Shabaab in Somalia and Kenya; Ansar al-Islam in Iraq; Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in India; Boko Haram in Northern Nigeria; Hamas in the Palestinian Territories; Hezbollah in Lebanon; Houthi in Yemen; Islamic State (IS) in Iraq and Syria and its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi; Jemaah Islamiyah in Indonesia; Khorasan Group in Syria; Lashkar-e-Jhangvi and Lashkar-e-Taibain in Pakistan; Lashkar-e-Kahar in India, Moro Islamic Liberation Front in the Philippines; Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt and North Africa; the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) in the Palestinian Territories; the Republican Guards in Iran; the Muslim Seleka rebels in the Central African Republic, the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistan, the Yarmouk Brigades in Syria.
Long ago HE enabled me to genuinely pray for my personal enemies and then for the enemies of this nation and our way of life.

Response by MSgt John McGowan made May 21 at 2017 6:56 PM

2017-05-21T18:56:34-04:00

Unfortunately someone else beat my ideas to the drawing board:) On the serious side I submitted one on a piece of equipment one year and was shot down. Next year it was in the Technical Order as a modification to the equipment. Same thing. Didn't help me support the idea program much, but I gave a lot away to younger troops.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2017 7:41 PM

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I still have two, locked away upstairs, that no one has yet come close to inventing. I did contact a patent attorney while working in Dallas in 1998, but I couldn't count that high, the money involved to make the dream a reality.

Response by SSgt Robert Marx made May 21 at 2017 7:47 PM

2017-05-21T19:47:34-04:00

I have mostly used my garage as storage and a car repair space. Much oil has been spilled in the garages I have had. Maybe I could go for an EPA superfund site?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2017 11:53 PM

2017-05-21T23:53:47-04:00

My blogging, vlogging, podcasting, and music is coming along - slowly but surely. Improving everyday.

Response by PO2 Chris Hearne made May 25 at 2017 2:18 PM

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I have unsuccessfully gone for 2 similar ideas, but have been rejected 6 y ears running. With the introduction to hybrid cars, i submitted a device which acted like a 2nd generator. A semi-permanent electro magnetic armature that was sustained by an environmental vacuum. In effect, it would double a hybrid cars' fuel efficiency, and on paper, almost triple. I made a prototype, and on an electric golf cart, it ran for almost 2 months without needing to be plugged in. Just.got to keep trying.