Vetter Streamlines the Idea Generation Process

Canvassing ideas and then getting feedback can be a pain in the ass. But the internet world isn’t short of solutions. Some might use Facebook questions while others use Twitter with hashtags, or even Google spreadsheets/forms to collect ideas. But Taiwan-based start-up, Vetter, feels that it has a better method to collect, rate, and compile good ideas.

Vetter is a web-based solution for managers to engage with their team members on problem-solving. Anyone invited to the group on Vetter can submit ideas on any problems posted by the “boss.” And any team member can also rate the quality of the ideas on a scale from one to five stars.

All submitted ideas will be posted on the site without revealing who the contributors are. As much as we like openness and freedom of speech, sometimes it is more comfortable for folks to post ideas while remaining anonymous. It encourages shy members to share more ideas and also prevents premature judgement on any of the solutions posted.

Ideas which have an average of two stars or above will be automatically compiled in an email and sent to the “boss” on a weekly or daily basis, depending on his/her preference. The final email will also reveal the names of the contributor for easy follow-up, and perhaps also serves as a form of recognition for their contribution. Vetter also provides users with an analytics tool to help track who are the more creative or active members within the team.

In short, the start-up streamlines the idea generation process — the generating, rating, and compiling of ideas are all done in one single platform and with little hassle. I wouldn’t mind paying for the service if we had a bigger team here and therefore needed something like this.

Vetter was founded by Irishman Duncan Murtagh and Canadian Steven Thomas. Interestingly, Duncan also told us that the basic version of Vetter took second-place at the first-ever Taipei Start-up Weekend in August this year, which is pretty neat.

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