Startup Stay Helps Entrepreneurs Find Easy Accomodations
Rebecca Byers — August 14, 2012 — Social Good
References: startupstay & good.is
Startup Stay is a community connecting entrepreneurs traveling often for business and without a bustling expense account. The London-based service is aimed at eliminating accommodations costs that come along with the travel obligations of running a startup.
Also serving as a networking platform, Startup Stay connects international like-minded professionals who can also offer local insight. Many members of the community will also open up their homes and offer up their couch as a host themselves.
Aimed at being a platform rather than a social networking site and is invite-only at the moment, although hopeful members can also apply to be approved the founders. Startup Stay is a simple way for entrepreneurs to make the most of their business travels and provides a unique opportunity to expand one's network.
Contact Information
Startup Stay website
Startup Stay on Facebook
Startup Stay on Twitter
Startup Stay on LinkedIn
Also serving as a networking platform, Startup Stay connects international like-minded professionals who can also offer local insight. Many members of the community will also open up their homes and offer up their couch as a host themselves.
Aimed at being a platform rather than a social networking site and is invite-only at the moment, although hopeful members can also apply to be approved the founders. Startup Stay is a simple way for entrepreneurs to make the most of their business travels and provides a unique opportunity to expand one's network.
Contact Information
Startup Stay website
Startup Stay on Facebook
Startup Stay on Twitter
Startup Stay on LinkedIn
Trend Themes
1. Entrepreneurial Travel - Create platforms that connect entrepreneurs traveling for business with affordable accommodations and networking opportunities.
2. Collaborative Housing - Explore the opportunity to create platforms that allow like-minded professionals to share their living space for networking and community building.
3. Membership-based Networks - Consider the potential for invite-only, membership-based networks that offer unique opportunities for community building and resource sharing.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can benefit from creating targeted accommodations options to entrepreneurs who prioritize community building and connection as part of their travel experience.
2. Real Estate - The real estate industry can explore the potential of creating platforms that allow community members to share their living spaces for short-term rental and networking opportunities.
3. Business Travel - Companies that specialize in business travel can consider partnering or offering similar services to Startup Stay to accommodate entrepreneurs who prioritize affordable and community-focused travel arrangements.
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