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Wow, this overlaps my imaginary idea of simple notes for trip that replaces spreadsheet but not getting into those bloat, bad idea of travel planning startups t

Wow, this overlaps my imaginary idea of simple notes for trip that replaces spreadsheet but not getting into those bloat, bad idea of travel planning startups that rely on commissions. Keeping data meta, I think, is a good way to go. No identity attached, no personal photos. Just all info going from A to B. So it's folk-able. I really like the toggle(switch) buttons, I hope it's not linking to external service (oh it is). I had put thoughts so much on this kind of apps and it's abandon because I wasn't able to think of how it's monetized. --- Can I ask where's your data/pricing from, if your source is not secret?

reverseengineer 8y ago
Monetization is ok on scale. Important to scale massively. First scale AI. Then scale geo coverage. Then users. Then revenue. Or sell to those who have scale already. We keep it simple intentionally. Can plug any knowledge graph of POIs and experiences, any rooms and homes, and multi-modal transportation (not only car). So far togglers are only for you. If you booked smth, you mark it for yourself.
reverseengineer 8y ago
All tech fully vertical. We know the price of everything, from POI and living cost to turn by turn driving.There is plenty of sources. Cannot say more so far.
qrohlf 8y ago
You might be interested in something I'm working on over at https://scoutmaps.io/ https://scoutmaps.io/ (example output: https://scoutmaps.io/maps/17-portland-for-visitors/places/132 https://scoutmaps.io/maps/17-portland-for-visitors/places/13...) It's much more of a 'blank canvas' approach - I travel a lot, and I wanted something that's basically a geographically-aware notes app. Currently in private beta, but if you want to get on the list shoot me an email (qr@qrohlf.com).
- Existenceblinks 8y ago
  I think I saw your app before. I have mixed feeling about these modern map (mapbox, google map etc) although it's somehow great. I found its ux is not the best and often confusing or tedious. I'd love to see innovation around mapless approach (like this https://deepmind.com/blog/learning-to-navigate-cities-without-a-map/ https://deepmind.com/blog/learning-to-navigate-cities-withou...) :)
  - reverseengineer 8y ago
    This is cool. They use moving reinforcement from the games to cities. First you discocer the space, then you move. But here is the real deal - we are going to navigate and move people by any multi-modal transportation. Uber or Moovit or Rome2Rio. First: they could be safe by design. Second: their value proposition is wider. We just started with cars and road trips. Third: car driving will be experience itself in long term future. People will pay to drive like they pay today for horses. People will kiss and lick cool cars.
- reverseengineer 8y ago
  Thanks, will read definitely.

reverseengineer 8y ago

Monetization is ok on scale. Important to scale massively. First scale AI. Then scale geo coverage. Then users. Then revenue. Or sell to those who have scale already. We keep it simple intentionally. Can plug any knowledge graph of POIs and experiences, any rooms and homes, and multi-modal transportation (not only car). So far togglers are only for you. If you booked smth, you mark it for yourself.

reverseengineer 8y ago

All tech fully vertical. We know the price of everything, from POI and living cost to turn by turn driving.There is plenty of sources. Cannot say more so far.

qrohlf 8y ago

You might be interested in something I'm working on over at https://scoutmaps.io/ https://scoutmaps.io/ (example output: https://scoutmaps.io/maps/17-portland-for-visitors/places/132 https://scoutmaps.io/maps/17-portland-for-visitors/places/13...) It's much more of a 'blank canvas' approach - I travel a lot, and I wanted something that's basically a geographically-aware notes app. Currently in private beta, but if you want to get on the list shoot me an email (qr@qrohlf.com).

Existenceblinks 8y ago
I think I saw your app before. I have mixed feeling about these modern map (mapbox, google map etc) although it's somehow great. I found its ux is not the best and often confusing or tedious. I'd love to see innovation around mapless approach (like this https://deepmind.com/blog/learning-to-navigate-cities-without-a-map/ https://deepmind.com/blog/learning-to-navigate-cities-withou...) :)
- reverseengineer 8y ago
  This is cool. They use moving reinforcement from the games to cities. First you discocer the space, then you move. But here is the real deal - we are going to navigate and move people by any multi-modal transportation. Uber or Moovit or Rome2Rio. First: they could be safe by design. Second: their value proposition is wider. We just started with cars and road trips. Third: car driving will be experience itself in long term future. People will pay to drive like they pay today for horses. People will kiss and lick cool cars.
reverseengineer 8y ago
Thanks, will read definitely.