YC-Backed Bluesmart Raises $2M for Its Self-Tracking Suitcase

Re:YC-Backed Bluesmart Raises $2M for Its Self-Tracking Suit... by djb_hackernews on Friday January 23, 2015 @05:21PM (#8937700)

Few questions. First off, also a Startup Chile alum that was building a service in the travel industry. Congrats on WeHostels.

This technology obviously has use cases outside of tracking luggage, I'm curious if those use cases were included in your YC app and/or if it came up during the interview.

Will the carry on need to be turned off during takeoff and landing?

Do you have an SLA? Like, what if I take it somewhere there isn't cell service?

Are you concerned your luggage will become targeted by criminals expecting valuables?

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Re:YC-Backed Bluesmart Raises $2M for Its Self-Tracking Suit... by dfuego on Friday January 23, 2015 @05:50PM (#8937867)

Thanks!! Startup Chile mafia ftw. Yes, we included all the features and future ideas in our YC application. In the interview we talked about the vision for the company and I think the partners liked it. Although to be honest I felt that the interview didn't go well at all. Yes, we have a system for auto-turn-off at take-off. When there isn't service we will be able to tap into a bluetooth network if available. If not it will wake up and send location as soon as it can. We think the lock, id and location tracking will actually provide more security against any criminals.

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