Uniiverse launches world's platform for collaborative living
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Posted on February 7, 2012 at 8:35:01 AM
Uniiverse launches world's platform for collaborative living
TORONTO, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Uniiverse (http://www.uniiverse.com), the platform for collaborative living, launched today, worldwide.
Uniiverse is not a social network. The company is the first online
platform to take an offline approach for its users. Doing-away with
status updates and virtual friends, Uniiverse is all about trust, the
sharing economy, and face-to-face interactions. Watch the manifesto
video: http://uv.rs/A6OYPk
"Uniiverse is the only platform that allows anyone to share any kind of
real-life activity or service," says Ben Raffi, CEO & president of
Uniiverse. "And it's free to post."
Users can specify what they're offering, the price they charge (could be
free), and when it is happening. People can instantly discover, book,
and pay for the listing through the website. Uniiverse enables anyone
to become an entrepreneur, meet like-minded people, share their
passions - and live a smarter, happier, more sustainable lifestyle.
Watch the concept video: http://uv.rs/AfCSNG
The opportunities Uniiverse brings to people are endless:
-- Organize a jogging group, tapas party, or yoga session
-- Offer a service such as a photography workshop, language
lesson, or a sushi-making class
-- Use your extra time by posting your availability for errand
running, babysitting, or pet walking
-- Share your stuff that is rarely used such as a drill, a bike,
or a guitar
-- Rent out your space when you're away, or offer your unused
parking spot
-- Organize a ride-share to save money on gas, and help the
environment
Users are encouraged to rate and review each others' shared
experiences. Uniiverse enables people to get a full understanding of
each other's trustworthiness by showing social proximity, ratings,
reviews, and participation across categories.
"Uniiverse is building the sharing economy, where access and experiences
are more important than ownership. This movement will help the
environment, global financial issues, and build stronger communities,"
says Craig Follett, CEO & chairman of Uniiverse.
Through this platform, Uniiverse is resurrecting old marketplace
behaviors, such as sharing, on a scale that was never before possible.
The company aims to kick-start the sharing revolution.
About Uniiverse:
Uniiverse is an online person-to-person marketplace for offline services
and activities. With built-in trust features, the platform enables
people to safely offer and share their time, interests, belongings,
space, and skills with other local people in real life - for free, or
to make money. The company's vision is to encourage offline
interactions in today's increasingly virtual world and to help people
live better, together. The company believes everyone has something
unique to offer and share. Uniiverse is based in Toronto, Canada and
has operations in Montreal, San Francisco and Boston. The company,
founded in Toronto, raised $750,000 in seed round financing in 2011.
SOURCE Uniiverse
Video with caption: "Why are we here? The Uniiverse". Video available at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLVku4QtD6k
Video with caption: "Building the Sharing Economy - How does Uniiverse work?". Video available at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9CIObFCJeQ
Image with caption: "Screenshot of a user's listing details for swimming lessons posted on Uniiverse (CNW Group/Uniiverse)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120207_C9959_PHOTO_EN_9736.jpg
Image with caption: "A user's Uniiverse profile, displaying activities and services being hosted, attended, or loved by the user (CNW Group/Uniiverse)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120207_C9959_PHOTO_EN_9737.jpg
Image with caption: "User's experience - creating a listing on Uniiverse (CNW Group/Uniiverse)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120207_C9959_PHOTO_EN_9738.jpg
Image with caption: "Uniiverse Logo (CNW Group/Uniiverse)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120207_C9959_PHOTO_EN_9746.jpg
Uniiverse
CONTACT: Jaclyn Klein
Public Relations Manager
416-505-6545
press@uniiverse.com
http://www.uniiverse.com/press
TORONTO, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Uniiverse (http://www.uniiverse.com), the platform for collaborative living, launched today, worldwide.
Uniiverse is not a social network. The company is the first online
platform to take an offline approach for its users. Doing-away with
status updates and virtual friends, Uniiverse is all about trust, the
sharing economy, and face-to-face interactions. Watch the manifesto
video: http://uv.rs/A6OYPk
"Uniiverse is the only platform that allows anyone to share any kind of
real-life activity or service," says Ben Raffi, CEO & president of
Uniiverse. "And it's free to post."
Users can specify what they're offering, the price they charge (could be
free), and when it is happening. People can instantly discover, book,
and pay for the listing through the website. Uniiverse enables anyone
to become an entrepreneur, meet like-minded people, share their
passions - and live a smarter, happier, more sustainable lifestyle.
Watch the concept video: http://uv.rs/AfCSNG
The opportunities Uniiverse brings to people are endless:
-- Organize a jogging group, tapas party, or yoga session
-- Offer a service such as a photography workshop, language
lesson, or a sushi-making class
-- Use your extra time by posting your availability for errand
running, babysitting, or pet walking
-- Share your stuff that is rarely used such as a drill, a bike,
or a guitar
-- Rent out your space when you're away, or offer your unused
parking spot
-- Organize a ride-share to save money on gas, and help the
environment
Users are encouraged to rate and review each others' shared
experiences. Uniiverse enables people to get a full understanding of
each other's trustworthiness by showing social proximity, ratings,
reviews, and participation across categories.
"Uniiverse is building the sharing economy, where access and experiences
are more important than ownership. This movement will help the
environment, global financial issues, and build stronger communities,"
says Craig Follett, CEO & chairman of Uniiverse.
Through this platform, Uniiverse is resurrecting old marketplace
behaviors, such as sharing, on a scale that was never before possible.
The company aims to kick-start the sharing revolution.
About Uniiverse:
Uniiverse is an online person-to-person marketplace for offline services
and activities. With built-in trust features, the platform enables
people to safely offer and share their time, interests, belongings,
space, and skills with other local people in real life - for free, or
to make money. The company's vision is to encourage offline
interactions in today's increasingly virtual world and to help people
live better, together. The company believes everyone has something
unique to offer and share. Uniiverse is based in Toronto, Canada and
has operations in Montreal, San Francisco and Boston. The company,
founded in Toronto, raised $750,000 in seed round financing in 2011.
SOURCE Uniiverse
Video with caption: "Why are we here? The Uniiverse". Video available at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLVku4QtD6k
Video with caption: "Building the Sharing Economy - How does Uniiverse work?". Video available at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9CIObFCJeQ
Image with caption: "Screenshot of a user's listing details for swimming lessons posted on Uniiverse (CNW Group/Uniiverse)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120207_C9959_PHOTO_EN_9736.jpg
Image with caption: "A user's Uniiverse profile, displaying activities and services being hosted, attended, or loved by the user (CNW Group/Uniiverse)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120207_C9959_PHOTO_EN_9737.jpg
Image with caption: "User's experience - creating a listing on Uniiverse (CNW Group/Uniiverse)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120207_C9959_PHOTO_EN_9738.jpg
Image with caption: "Uniiverse Logo (CNW Group/Uniiverse)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120207_C9959_PHOTO_EN_9746.jpg
Uniiverse
CONTACT: Jaclyn Klein
Public Relations Manager
416-505-6545
press@uniiverse.com
http://www.uniiverse.com/press