E861: #StartupTuneup Urban-X: apartment grades, urban outdoor spaces, connected tolls, bike helmets
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E861: #StartupTuneup Urban-X: Founders solving for cities pitch Jason on data-driven grades for apartments, urban outdoor spaces, connecting tolls to connected vehicles, bike-safety helmets riders will actually wear
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Show Notes:
Rentlogic
05:29 - Jason introduces Rentlogic CEO Yale Fox.
07:31 - Yale describes how the company grades apartments based on health and safety. Rentlogic factors city evaluation reports and third-party inspections commissioned by Rentlogic. The company will appraise any building, but charges landlords who opt in.
9:40 - Jason parises the quality of Yale’s presentation but asks about the problem of paying landlords influencing ratings. Yale describes the representation of Rentlogic’s subsidiary board, and Jason expresses doubt. Yale explains that the company sits between people pushing from both sides. Jason likes the answer and says it’s important for founders to push back in pitches.
13:36 - Jason and Yale discuss user base and churn.
15:14 - Jason thanks sponsor ZipRecruiter. Visit ziprecruiter.com/twist to try it for free.
16:41 - Jason offers advice on scaling Rentlogic with speed as a priority. He recommends an evolving expansion playbook to establish best practices.
Campsyte
20:45 - Jason welcomes Campsyte CEO Niki Choo.
Niki explains why and how Campsyte rents parking lots to create urban outdoor spaces for workers to socialize, have meetings, work, more. Currently has one prototype in San Francisco with Wi-Fi, electricity, outdoor seating, and a washroom. She also covers the economics.
23:08 - Jason praises the business idea and the presentation, saying Niki addressed nearly every question an investor would ask with a single slide. He says overall the deck was great. He reminds founders to only have one message per slide.
25:18 - Jason asks about dealing with bad or cold weather and the legality of the business/dealing with cities.
Niki says colder months have been the most popular. Campsyte provides heat lamps and sail shades. She said working with the city of San Francisco has been difficult. Campsyte is leaning toward establishing its locations as approved event spaces.
27:48 - Jason says the company should consider a fund specifically for buying lots.
29:17 - Jason thanks sponsor Netsuite. Visit netsuite.com/twist to get a free guide on the five barriers to growth.
ClearRoad
31:02 - Jason introduces ClearRoad COO Paul Salama.
Paul explains why and how the company conducts micro-tolling: charging drivers per mile driven on any road. Works on behalf of the government to generate funds that are usually provided by tollways and gas taxes, the latter of which is not sustainable for the long term.
34:03 - Jason says the presentation was strong but the concept is a bit confusing, primarily because it’s so new. Jason says the pitch should include an explanation of micro-tolling because it’s an unfamiliar idea. Paul breaks down the concept. He also covers the company’s opt-in pilot and the tech.
Park and Diamond
39:39 - Jason welcomes Park & Diamond Co-Founder and CEO Jordan Klein.
Jordan describes the company’s collapsible bike helmet, explains the need via head injury stats, covers his team, and reveals first-week sales.
42:53 - Jason says an entrepreneur has a better chance of making a significant impact for good than any government. He says P&D understands why people don’t wear helmets: focusing on aesthetics, comfort, and portability is smart.
44:42 - Jason asks about the science behind using a soft shell rather than hard, costs, partnerships, promotion. Jordan explains that the company is working toward partnerships. Jason says P&D should have an agreement with Jump Bikes, Bird Scooters, or similar, and provide a free helmet to each new member who commits a specific amount of funding to the new account. Jordan notes multiple companies have expressed interest and the team is working out the best way to proceed. Jason covers negotiating options.
51:17 - Jason thanks sponsor Upstart. Visit upstart.com/twist to check your Upstart loan rate.
53:04 - Jason summarizes the presentations and rates the companies for fundability.
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