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STACKING THE PITCH
D
esigned specifically for use in
urban areas where space is
limited and safety is a concern,
architecture firm AL_A’s
stackable Pitch/Pitch sports fields
turn athletic endeavours into a community
event. The clear sided structures provide views
for passersby, and for spectators, covered
walkways around the pitches provide up-close
enjoyment of the action. The pitches can be
configured for different sports, including
football, basketball and hockey, and for
different sized teams starting with three-a-side.
STARTUPS ANONYMOUS
T
hat one supplier giving
you sleepless nights?
Breaking up with your
co-founder? Overly
demanding clients?
Startups Anonymous is a platform that
entrepreneurs can use to anonymously
vent frustration and fears, as well as
asking questions and getting help. In
its first two months the site achieved
more than 130 000 unique visitors,
and 700 submissions and responses
from users, showing that there is a
definite demand for this concept
within the entrepreneurial space.
BY
JORDAN
LOW
BYPASS THE USED CAR SALESMAN
I
t’s a stereotype as old as the automobile: the pushy used-car salesman who pressures you into paying way too
much for a vehicle you don’t really want. Startup Carvana.com allows consumers to bypass the dealerships. To
cater to the automation crowd, shoppers can schedule next-day delivery or pickup at one of Carvana’s
patented, automated “Car Vending Machines”. Carvana even offers a 7-day “test-own” that allows customers to
ensure their vehicle fits their life, versus only getting a quick 10-minute test-drive around the dealership’s block.
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