B2B Software using Hardware
Tom Rutka Quynh Pham
http://Cruizing.club
tom@runastartup.com
quynhpham@gmail.com
Online Web & Mobile application that...
Serial entrepreneur with a successful startup
Reachoo Founder (Profitable, 300k monthly users, >500k profit)
Traveled all over the world
BS Computer Science, Penn State University
User Interface Engineer, Designer, Innovator
Currently an Engineer at Credit Karma (startup valued at $3.5 billion)
Fluently Speaks Four Languages
Mostly Self-taught
Tom Rutka
Quynh Pham
a unique product that helps insurance companies
Embedded Hardware in FIVE years
COMPANY | DATA STREAM | PROS | CONS | PRICE |
---|---|---|---|---|
VINLI | 4G GSM, Bluetooth | Platform, Advanced API | - | $199 |
Connect2Car | GSM AT&T | Security Alarm | No Metrics, API | $139-299 |
Delphi Connect | 4G Verison | Comprehensive Software | Proprietary, Limited market | $199 |
Automatic Labs | Bluetooth | - | No Cellular Data | $99 |
Dash | Bluetooth | Inexpensive | No Cellular Data | $59 |
Carvoyant | Bluetooth | - | Desktop Only | $99 |
n/a | n/a | 90 days only | $0 | |
n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
Cloud Your Car | GSM | - | No Diagnostics | n/a |
Snapshots of driving data anytime for insurance claims
Send notifications to CPIC on any set triggers such as hard breaking, acceleration, geo-fencing breaches
Send notifications to CPIC on any set triggers such as hard breaking, acceleration, geo-fencing breaches
Improve pricing insurance policies based on driving history
Facilitate communication and data transfer between parties
Reputation system for drivers and social media integration
As an insurance adjuster, it is much easier for me to pay a claim than to deny a claim.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1csu7j/those_tattler_devices_that_car_insurance
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/04/24/are-drivers-ready-for-big-brother-car-insurance-plans/
Most revealing stat: how much you break and how often.
Over-braking is a key indicator of an accident-prone driver.
...pay-as-you-drive is a growing tech trend
...becoming more accustomed to giving up their privacy if they can see the benefits.
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/04/24/are-drivers-ready-for-big-brother-car-insurance-plans/
Fox News
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/04/24/are-drivers-ready-for-big-brother-car-insurance-plans/
"I installed it in order to get an estimate from Progressive. After about a month they sent me an offer that was half of what I was paying to Nationwide, $608 versus $1,180 per year."
"I did it through Progressive, driving 2-3 times a week for 15-20 minutes.
30 days later I had a 30% discount, prorated"
"I used the Snapshot and got a 19% reduction on my premium. Only had to keep it installed for 3 months, and the reduction kicked in within 1 month, so totally worth it."
https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1csu7j/those_tattler_devices_that_car_insurance
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