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Extraction Zone app helps first responders safely cut through modern cars

• nyellin 16y ago
  Whoever wrote this app understood two simple business techniques: 1) In non-technological industries there are golden opportunities for software developers. A small app like this can make a huge difference for first responders. 2) Sometimes it pays to target small, specific niches instead of the entire market. Even if your potential users make up 0.1% of all users (e.g. iPhone owners) your specificity can pay off by capturing all of that 0.1%.
  • momotomo 16y ago
    To get mandated against a niche either as the defacto standard or as literally specified by a government / industry body is brilliant as well.
  • city41 16y ago
    If an app like this is useful enough, I'd think rescue organizations would buy iPhones specifically for it.
  • nlawalker 16y ago
    Absolutely. This instantly made me think of "Patio11 says 'Hello Ladies'": http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2371965 http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2371965
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