The global economy has been a bit of a hot topic for many Americans since the recession started several years ago. It’s unnerving, but it is actually a great opportunity for some people to do some bold things. The search for the “next best thing” or the “next big idea” has enlisted thousands upon thousands of young minds to build and innovate off of ideas already afloat. But these big technology ideas are only a piece of how intelligent entrepreneurs can take advantage of the downtrodden economic state.