I work with startups. My job is to find innovative hidden-gems in the tech industry.
In the following series of 101 Startups, I'll give you an overview of the best startups and apps I encounter.
I hope you will discover, and use these new services and innovative products. @sebastien
For the first episode, I kindly asked @knozaki2015 to publish me in order to get a bit of visibility.
You will find the story HERE; it speaks about VESTLY, an app that makes you win real cash by investing virtual money on the stock market.
Today's pick is called LUXE VALET
LUXE VALET is the Uber for getting a car valet.
Affordable, simple and uber-useful: Why parking you car yourself while someone can do it for you ?
Especially if it is cheaper than actually paying for parking !
HOW DOES IT WORK ?
Luxe works with an App. You need to download the app and to setup your credit card or apple pay.
Modu operandi is at it simplest: launch the App and point where you are going.
Once the price is confirmed ($7 per hour for San Francisco), the app will track your location in the background, so that a valet can arrive right on time at the location you decided (these guys arrive on a tiny scooter and put it in your trunk). On top of this, you can also add extra services like the cleaning of the car, fuel-up, and even oil changes.
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MY EXPERIENCE:
I use Luxe almost every time I go to San Francisco for meetings
It is extremely convenient and if you stay less than 4 hours, it's actually cheaper than paying for a parking garage. This service helped me not arriving late at meetings countless times.
The app gives you lots of information, and once your valet is assigned, you can track him and even text/call him if required.
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Guys take a great care of the car. I have a V8 coupe car, something fast and playful. I used to be afraid that the dudes would "burn some rubber" but I always found the car in a perfect condition.
Overall, it's a 5 starts white glove service.
BOTTOM LINE:
Difficult to beat a Valet service which is simple AND cheaper than parking garages: It's the best option you can use to move around in a city with your car.
As a result, it is probably my favorite service in San Francisco.
It's also available in multiple other cities like Seattle, Los Angeles, Austin or Chicago, and of course New York (check their site).
Find it on the Apple store HERE
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Affordable, simple and uber-useful: Why parking you car yourself while someone can do it for you ?
Especially if it is cheaper than actually paying for parking !
Once the price is confirmed ($7 per hour for San Francisco), the app will track your location in the background, so that a valet can arrive right on time at the location you decided (these guys arrive on a tiny scooter and put it in your trunk). On top of this, you can also add extra services like the cleaning of the car, fuel-up, and even oil changes.
It is extremely convenient and if you stay less than 4 hours, it's actually cheaper than paying for a parking garage. This service helped me not arriving late at meetings countless times.
Overall, it's a 5 starts white glove service.
As a result, it is probably my favorite service in San Francisco.
It's also available in multiple other cities like Seattle, Los Angeles, Austin or Chicago, and of course New York (check their site).