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Dreamforce Features New Pet Tech Startup
Chicago-based, Figo, is one of 35 companies around the world who has been invited to speak and appear at Dreamforce and in the exclusive Startup Valley this week! Figo is specifically being recognized for their incredible cloud-based technology, which has recently earned them a 2016 SMA Innovation in Action Award.
Dreamforce Features New Pet Tech Company
Figo, one of the eminent cloud-based technology startups to come out recently, is honored to be recognized by Salesforce at this year’s conference.
Join Figo on Oct. 4-5, at Dreamforce 2016 in San Francisco, as they showcase their cloud-based platform and discuss their innovative approach to customer service.Dreamforce is the world’s largest software conference, and the destination for discovering inspiring startups. This year they’ve singled out Figo, among approximately 35 other startups from around the world, to be featured in their exclusive Startup Valley event.
“We are thrilled to be part of Dreamforce and to be able to share our experience with a larger audience,” said Figo founder and CEO Rusty Sproat. “Having come out of a Google Tech Hub [Chicago’s 1871], we built our company using a no-stack approach. Salesforce has been an integral part of how we have been able to scale and transform the customer experience.
Figo is an exciting new contender in the pet marketplace that has melded their proprietary Pet Cloud technology with affordable pet health insurance.
Some features of the Figo Pet Cloud include:
- Upload and access medical records, vet bills, pictures and other important files
- Receive vaccination, appointments and important reminders
- Find groomers, hotels, daycare, parks and pet friendly businesses in seconds
- Online Pet Profiles, digital tags and group texting to reunite lost pets faster
- File a claim via your smartphone and get paid electronically
“Figo is all about making life easier for people and their pets,” explains Sproat. “From day one, we set out to start a company that would entirely change the way we manage our pet’s lives and health. The Pet Cloud puts the entire life of your pet in the palm of your hand, and our healthcare plans are simple and easy to understand.”
On Tuesday, Oct. 4, starting at 12:30 p.m., Figo VP of Sales and Operations Justin Lyons will be speaking on the Dreamforce panel How can small businesses crush the competition in customer support? at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis Hotel, Foothill F.On Wednesday, Oct. 5, Figo will be fielding questions on entrepreneurship, their technology, and how they use Salesforce to thrive, at Dreamforce’s Startup Valley located on the 1st Floor of the Moscone West.
About
Born in a Google Tech Hub—Chicago’s premiere 1871 incubator for digital startups—Figo is the first lifestyle and technology brand to meet the demands of the 21st century pet owner. Their straightforward mobile experience melds innovative cloud technology with affordable and easy to understand insurance. Figo has been featured in Crain’s Chicago Business, Inc. Magazine, Fortune, The Chicago Tribune, and on NBC. Recently, they received the 2016 SMA Innovation in Action Award.
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Woof Woof for @OpenChime
Whether looking for a dog walking service, selecting a groomer, finding a kennel or seeking a dog trainer, the amount of services available to pet owners can be overwhelming. Previously, pet owners may have gone online, searched for the type of service they need and then had to make dozens of calls to find pricing and details. Now there is an easier and faster solution as OpenChime.com today announced that its free service is available to help pet owners find the perfect partners.
OpenChime can connect pet owners with local service providers of any kind and with over two million vendors in its database, it is easy to find anything that might be needed, from dog walkers and groomers, to vets, pet sitters and pet door installers. As OpenChime can provide access to vendors anywhere on the globe, the service can be a valuable tool for owners that might be taking their pet on a trip and need to find services in their destination.Consumers looking for pet services are utilizing OpenChime to find local vendors and resources. Once a user submits a request for service via a simple form, OpenChime finds the local providers, contacts them and has they then send the consumer a personalized response with more information about their services and pricing. The average user will spend less than 60 seconds on the site submitting their request and can save as much as 75 percent off the vendors’ highest price. By having access to multiple bids, the consumer saves money and time.“We understand that pets are part of the family and owners want to find the best people and places to help, so we are proud that OpenChime.com is now available to help make the process easier, faster and less expensive,” said Erden Kiciman, founder of OpenChime.com.For companies and individuals that provide pet services, OpenChime can be an easy way to reach potential customers. Professionals and companies that secure business through an OpenChime lead pay OpenChime.com a commission. Because OpenChime understands that every business is different and has unique financial concerns, the company allows each vendor to choose a commission that they think is fair, anything from 0 to 100 percent. By operating on the “honor system” and allowing vendors to choose the commission paid to OpenChime, the company is showing that it trusts its vendors to be fair and reputable – the same traits that consumers will seek.In June 2011, OpenChime received seed funding from Lightbank, the Chicago investment firm started by Groupon co-founders Eric Lefkofsky and Brad Keywell.About OpenChime.comOpenChime, based in Chicago, IL, is a free online service that helps people easily connect with local service providers of any kind. From plumbers, maids and gardeners, to scuba instructors in Mexico and hot air balloon rides in California, no matter what the consumer needs, OpenChime can help them find people who can help. Users simply input what they need and OpenChime handles the rest: finding businesses, contacting them, and sending you their personalized responses in one clean email. For business owners, OpenChime is an innovative way of securing new clients who have an immediate need for services. Please visit www.OpenChime.com for more information.
