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1. NAME YOUR OWN PRICE with CabEasy!
App Available for Download on iTunes
Mission Statement: Cabeasy is a mobile app that gives you the ability to name
your own price for car service on your Smartphone (Priceline Model). The
process takes under two minutes.
Contact: Jonathan McKinney, Founder
+1 917-224-0242
jon@cabcorner.com
2. Problem(s) + Solution
• PROBLEM: People (riders) in urban areas lack price-efficient
transportation options that are comfortable and convenient, when
traveling from point A to point B (example: airport travel).
ADDITIONALLY…
• Car services (providers) operate using inefficient pricing models, inelastic
cost structures and generic marketing, which all combine to result in lost
revenue.
⇒ SOLUTION: Create a platform in which riders have more price control
AND fleet providers can maximize fleet utilization, thus reducing costs.
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3. How it Works & Current Status
• CabEasy is a technology-based car service bidding platform, offering riders & providers a way
to interact with one another in a more dynamic and market-driven manner.
⇒ Rider inputs location/destination and submits bid to multiple provider(s)
⇒ Providers accept, reject, or counterbid rider offer
⇒ Rider accepts (best bid); rejects undesirable counterbids
⇒ Core target: urban dwelling smart phone/tablet users, with various transportation needs and
discretionary income
• Status as of April ’12
⇒ Beta launched in April ’12 in New York City promoted exclusively through social media
⇒ Secured downloads and registered riders via the App Store within the first week of launch (app
available exclusively on the iPhone).
⇒ Within the first week of launching, we secured 15 providers and confirmed multiple rides
⇒ Active rider/provider database with week over week growth of 50%
⇒ Business model: 1.) Transaction fees, 2.) Provider premium accounts, and 3.) Advertising
⇒ Direct competitor to Uber, better pricing structure (ex: American Express concierge vs. Priceline)
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4. TRANSPORT MEANS AROUND URBAN
CITIES
Walking/Biking
Price: low
Prep
Time - +
Comfort
Taxi/Car Service
Price: high+
Comfort: medium Comfort: high
Prep Time: short Prep Time: short
Time Risk: medium Time Risk: medium
CabEasy
Price Price: low to medium
- Comfort: high
Prep Time: short
+
Time Risk: medium
Subway, Bus Shuttle
Price: low Price: medium
Comfort: low Comfort: medium
Prep Time: Medium Prep Time: long
+ -
Time Risk: Medium Time Risk: high
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7. Profit & Loss Statement 2011
For the Year Ended
12/31/2011
Income $ -
Expenses:
Advertising and Promotions $ 3,841.05
Public Relations 3,500.00
Platform and Network Expenses 1,417.23
Legal & Accounting 3,000.00
Market Research 3,350.00
Meals and Entertainment 952.66
Office Supplies 438.90
Postage & Delivery 65.01
Copyright fee 35.00
Merchant Account Fees 119.63
Bank Service Charges 101.00
Miscellaneous Expenses 379.00
Depreciation and Amortization 19,112.00
Total Expenses $ 36,311.48
Net Ordinary (Loss) $ (36,311.48)
Other Income/Expense:
Interest Income 6.42
Total Other Income $ 6.42
Net (Loss) $ (36,305.06)
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8. Team
• Founder: Jonathan McKinney (http://linkd.in/JwDHXN)
⇒ Graduated from Wesleyan University in 2004, and initially explored the world of
nonprofit organizations, notably at Visions Services for the Blind in NYC. He then
shifted gears, working as a junior bond analyst at R.W. Pressprich before heading
off to Asia to teach on a two year assignment.
⇒ Upon returning to the U.S. in 2008, he founded and launched a New York City
centered mobile web based cab-sharing platform, "CabCorner.com". In 2012, he
expanded his model to include "CabEasy" a cab-bidding platform.
• Technical Lead: Galaxy Weblinks (http://bit.ly/L2TW5)
⇒ Developers of http://karmaplate.com
⇒ Tech team in India and USA
⇒ Experienced developers in eCommerce sites, mobile apps, API,
⇒ Work relationship dates to early 2007 on other projects
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9. Milestones + Capital Needs
• Seed round goal(s)
⇒ Full implementation of revenue models: Transaction fees and advertising model
⇒ Target City: New York City
⇒ Usage: 134 active users & 100 active providers
⇒ EBITDA: (-$371,156)
• $18M revenues in fifth year
⇒ Usage: 1,012,012 active users & 325 active providers
⇒ Penetration in top (10) urban markets: New York City, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta,
Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Philadelphia, Phoenix, & Dallas
⇒ EBITDA: $13,113,626
• Capital needs to reach milestone: $250K
⇒ Development & implementation of transaction fee model
⇒ Rider/provider acquisition activity
⇒ Expansion of platform distribution channels (ex: Android, iPad)
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⇒ Cabeasy team development
10. So Why Invest in Cabeasy?
• CabEasy is simple and clear
⇒ A simple concept & promise: name your own price and save money
⇒ Ease of use for riders & providers
⇒ A scalable product
⇒ A proven model in test market (NYC) and ready to launch in more US cities and
internationally
⇒ Less than 1 month after beta launch, active and growing base of riders and
providers
• Next steps
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