David Alan Foster

David Alan Foster

San Francisco Bay Area
For five decades, David has founded and helped build organizations where emerging technologies meet unmet human needs, translating promising ideas into practical products, partnerships, and solutions that create lasting impact.
23
Aug
The Fourth Market for Solar

The Fourth Market for Solar

What happens to a useful idea when the world isn't quite ready for it? Years ago, I was
10 min read
18
Aug
Make Useful Things

Make Useful Things

What makes something worth making? We are very, very good at making things. Maybe too good. Look around almost any
3 min read
16
Aug
Inventor Inquiry One — THE PROBLEM

Inventor Inquiry One — THE PROBLEM

The first in a 101-part series of questions every inventor should answer before spending another dollar. What problem have
3 min read
23
Jul
The World's Most Useful Invention That Nobody Talks About

The World's Most Useful Invention That Nobody Talks About

Hint: It has one wheel, two handles, and has been changing lives for over 2,000 years. Imagine moving 300
3 min read
18
Jun
Welcome to Useful Ideas

Welcome to Useful Ideas

The world doesn’t need more information. It needs more useful ideas. Every day, countless useful ideas are created. Most
1 min read