Scout

Pitch: On-demand travel concierge.

What is Scout?
Scout connects travelers with a local assistant to plan and book experiences tailored to their interests.

Founders:
David Temple, CEO (right)
Matt Sperling, Head of Product (center)

Team: 4

Funding: $25,000

How did you come up with Scout?
David: We started by sending out weekend travel guides, but found that our readers were more interested in talking to the person who wrote them.

What market are you competing in?
There's over $500 billion spent every year on tours and activities that aren't bookable online. We make finding and booking those activities as easy as sending a text.

How was your LAUNCH Incubator experience?
The LAUNCH Incubator has been a fantastic experience for us. It's helped us clarify our thinking as well as our presentation and product. We've also learned a lot from the other companies in the class.

Published on July 14, 2015 for the LAUNCH Incubator Class II demo day, Bastille Day.