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DENFind a quiet space amid the chaos anytime, anywhere
Technology Venture PlanMarleigh Blake, Jennifer Bender & Burhan Arshad
OUR MISSION
Den is a network that connects owners of under-utilized spaces with users in need of short-term space
MARLEIGHVisionary leader with management, retail and design experience
BURHANSuccessful entrepreneur with management know-how
JENNIFERMarketing guru with social media and partnership building expertise
MANAGEMENT TEAM
You’re a busy professional Your calendar is booked
from 9:00 – 5:00 You have dinner plans
near your office at 7:00 pm You have a phone
interview at 6:00 pm Where do you go to
prepare for and take the call?
CUSTOMER PROBLEM
BUSINESS MODEL & TARGET MARKETS
Future target: Parents, Travelers
Future target: Specialized SpacesDEN
Users: Providers:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
SHORT-TERM RENTALS
• Require day-long booking• Expensive
CO-WORKING SPACES
• Limited locations• Leases require long-term
commitment• Must be “working”
COFFEE SHOPS• Lack privacy• Lack space• Noisy and crowded
FINANCIALSRevenue Forecast
$15,000
$100$2,000$625
$30,000
$10,000
Expense BreakdownWebsite DevelopmentPermitsLegal counselAmazon Web Services SalariesMarketing & Promotion
We are asking for $50k to start a NYC pilot
By year 2, Den will be a profitable prototype, ripe for expansion to other cities and markets
We are prepared to negotiate an equity position in return for the initial investment
Our exit strategy will be acquisition by a competitor such as Airbnb or Regus
THE OPPORTUNITY