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Auto warranty comparisons and procurement for the digital age

Hey Founders and Friends,

Welcome back to the StartupStage newsletter, where we showcase the companies curated by you, the startup community!

This week, we’re sharing two featured startups:

  • Chaiz: The only comparison site for extended auto warranties

  • Focal Point: Centralize your procurement processes, automate workflow, connect people, and integrate data

Read more below 👇️ 

Luke

The Backseat Startup Podcast

In this episode of the Backseat Startup podcast, we had Brian Mohr of anythm on the show. A Reddit user asked “How did you start with your MVP?" Andrew and Brian gave their thoughts.

Sponsored

Drug safety decisions are made from comparing animal data in a study with data in that same study. This heavy silo-ing creates large animal-to-human gaps that lead to mischaracterization of animal findings and, subsequently, of human safety assessments. As a result, pharmas and patients alike both suffer from long development timelines, high fail rates, wasted resources and poorly profiled medicines.

Mimicry's solution is ARTEMIS™, a computational platform designed to un-silo animal data and connect them to the world, effectively projecting the human toxicity of new drugs. In short, ARTEMIS™ will turn animal predictions of drug safety into human predictions.

Mimicry brings incredible founder-market-fit, a strategically built Advisory Board spanning from the FDA to AI/ML to big pharma, and a technical powerhouse with proven computational R&D in the life sciences. Creating a blue ocean market of $62B, Mimicry intends to shift the paradigm of drug safety decisions away from relying solely on animal data for the first time ever.

The Weekly Roundup

The First Online Marketplace for Extended Car Warranties

The Problem 🤕

Car owners face unexpected, expensive repairs post-manufacturer warranty expiration, causing financial strain.

The Solution 🔨

Chaiz offers an online platform to easily compare and purchase extended car warranties.

How it Works

Users input vehicle details, compare tailored plans and pricing online, then make informed purchases without in-person visits or lengthy phone calls.

Traction 📈 

Chaiz has gained a strong reputation, earning a "Great" Trustpilot rating and building a loyal user base.

Call to Action 🤝

60% of Americans can't afford to pay a $1K auto repair bill out of pocket. And while most everyone has car insurance that protects your first or second largest asset in the case of a car crash, you are 50 times more likely to have a mechanical failure.

Visit chaiz.com to find a plan and get peace of mind in minutes knowing you won't have to deal with a huge, unexpected auto repair bill.

“Even in tough times, finish your day by asking yourself "what went well today?" Gratitude is a super power."

Andrew Hartman

Focal Point: Procurement for the Digital Age

The Problem 🤕

Procurement is a manual and inefficient process.

The Solution 🔨

Focal Point is an end-to-end procurement management platform.

How it Works

It integrates with existing infrastructure, eradicating data silos through an innovative Frames system and providing automation and customization for agility and visibility.

Traction 📈 

Focal Point has demonstrated cost savings, reduced manual processes, and boosted productivity for clients.

Call to Action 🤝

If you're ready to learn more about procurement's future and how orchestration tools like Focal Point can transform your organization's processes, visit their website and feel free to request a demo! The team is always happy to chat.

“Building your team culture is key to your organization's long-term success”

Anders Lillevik

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