Here's the third "Meet the Batch" thread - previous one was
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27996057. This time I've tweaked the title slightly in the hope of doing better re
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27996536.
Here are 6 startups for you to read about and engage with where interested. The initial order is random.
Lernit (YC S21) - Corporate training program for Latin America - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=28049505
StandardCode (YC S21) - APIs to easily comply with child privacy laws - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=28049504
Scispot (YC S21) - Workflow automation for life science - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=28049501
Muse (YC S21) - Allow anyone to build 3D websites - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=28049502
Ruth Health (YC S21) - Digital, at-home post-pregnancy care - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=28049503
Deskimo (YC S21) - Book workspace by the minute in Singapore and Hong Kong - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=28049507
Raphael and I have been working remotely for most of the past 10 years. During the pandemic, all of our friends suddenly saw themselves thrown into a similar position and we've observed how they adapted. Many don't have a suitable home-office setup and while for most the pros of remote/hybrid work clearly outweigh the cons, having access to near-home desk space would solve the downsides of working from home for most.
We give users access to a wide range of professionally run workspaces in central business districts as well as in residential neighbourhoods. By giving users access to near-home workspaces, we give them an opportunity to work for a few hours and not waste precious time on commuting. We also have locations close to schools, shopping centers, and other places where our users need to go throughout the week.
There is no need for a membership, upfront payments, or long-term commitments. Access works similar to ride hailing: location-based and instant. A user scans the QR code of the app at the reception to start the session and scans the code again to check out. We charge at checkout for the duration of the work session; the maximum charge per day is capped at the rate of a day pass at the specific location. Our customers consist of companies who provide Deskimo accounts for employees, and individual users who prefer our flexibility over the cost and commitment of a coworking membership.