A New Site that Helps You Experience the World
Ravn, a new discovery and booking site recently launched in San Francisco. (http://ravn.com) The site is aimed at people who enjoy trying new things, traveling the world, and getting a personal taste of their city. The site features over 10,000 available activities ranging from skydiving, to kayaking, to luxury spas.
- San Francisco, CA (1888PressRelease) October 08, 2011 - Originally from New York City, the three founders of Ravn.com, Jonathan Wu, Dennis Liu, and Steven Ou, sought to change the way we discover and book activities online. Dennis, an avid adventure seeker, grew tired of calling service providers to schedule fishing trips, a hobby he enjoyed almost every week. Jonathan, who has traveled to over 30 countries, had a difficult time discovering new and unique things to do in a city. There was a clear gap in the market between local retailers and their ability to conduct business online, and thus the concept of Ravn was born.
Simply put, Ravn.com is a new way to discover and book an activity online. There are over 10,000 activities listed on Ravn.com, all ready for the next eager customer to schedule and book. With a focus on design and ease of use, Ravn aims to beat competitors by providing the simplest and most effective solution for both consumers and retailers. "We want to disrupt the local and travel industry," says Dennis. "There is currently no Amazon for services and we want to change that."
The team, which currently resides in San Francisco, recently hired their sixth employee, and is looking for other new hires as it continues to grow. After a quick glance at the site, it immediately becomes obvious what the site is trying to do. There are a plethora of search and browse functionalities, numerous filters and tags, and a comprehensive recommendation system governed by your Facebook friends. It's a lot of features packed into a simple site and that is what makes the site truly appealing.
Ravn isn't just your run of the mill activities; from helicopter tours to diving with Great White Sharks, the site has something for everyone. Even your mom would be excited to discover that Ravn has one of the most complete collections of luxury spas available. "We're not trying to be another deal site," says Jonathan. "We think deals will be played out very soon - we're looking further ahead than that." And with an inbox full of daily deal emails, the world is ready for something a little bit more unique and refreshing.
The local space is definitely abuzz with new and innovative startups. Ravn is in a good position to capitalize on these trends and be an innovator in this space. With its beautiful design, simplicity in booking, and powerful search and discovery, there is nothing more a person could ask for in a local startup. So next time you're wondering what to do this weekend, or where to take your significant other, check Ravn.com and maybe you'll be inspired.
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