The Flex Company YC Başvurusu

Summer 2016Active

The Flex Company, Consumer şirketi olarak Summer 2016 grubunda Y Combinator'dan geçti. Aşağıda: şirketin ne yaptığı, kimin kurduğu ve gerçek YC formunda yeniden yapılandırılmış YC başvurusu.

YC grubu: Summer 2016
Sektör: ConsumerHome and Personal
Ekip büyüklüğü: 28
Durum: Active
Lansmanı Yapıldı: 2016

Kurucular

Lauren Schulte WangFounder/CEO
Panpan WangCFO & Cofounder

The Flex Company ne yapar

The Flex Co. is the top-selling sustainable period care brand known for creating a more comfortable period for everyone. Their patented product portfolio, Flex™ Disc, FlexCup™, Softdisc® and Softcup®, which are sold online and in over 30,000 retail doors throughout the U.S. including Walmart, Target, CVS and Walgreens. Based in Venice, California, The Flex Co. is the sole manufacturer of its products, which are designed and produced in the U.S. and Canada. Led by founder & CEO Lauren Schulte Wang, our team is working to create life-changing experiences through the products we make and conversations we spark. Learn more at flexfits.com.

The Flex Company'in YC başvurusu, yeniden yapılandırılmış

Y Combinator başvurusu

The Flex Company, Summer 2016 dönemi. Gerçek form soruları, herkese açık verilerden yanıtlandı.

Founders2
Company7
Progress7
Idea4
Equity3
Curious2
Batch Preference1

Company

Company name

The Flex Company

Describe what your company does in 50 characters or less.

Sustainable period care.

What is your company going to make? Please describe your product and what it does or will do.

We make reusable, patented period care products like the Flex™ Disc and FlexCup™ that offer a more comfortable and affordable alternative to traditional period products. Our products are designed and manufactured in the U.S. and Canada, and are sold online and in over 30,000 retail locations.

Where do you live now, and where would the company be based after YC?

We live in Los Angeles, CA, and the company is based in Venice, California. We would continue operating from this location after YC.

Explain your decision regarding location.

Venice is home to our team and manufacturing partnerships, allowing close oversight of product quality and operations. Staying here keeps us connected to our supply chain and retail partners.

Tam başvuruda 21 ek cevap

Founders, Progress, Idea, Equity, Curious, Batch Preference tam sürümde. YC Insights'ta, diğer her YC grubu yanında açmak için ücretsiz bir hesap oluşturun.

Tüm başvuruyu gör

Sıkça Sorulan Sorular

Bu, The Flex Company şirketinin gerçek YC başvurusu mu?

Hayır. Y Combinator gönderilen başvuruları gizli tutar. Bu bir yeniden yapılandırmadır: gerçek YC form soruları, The Flex Company'in kamuya açık verilerinden (lansman notları, kurucu geçmişleri, ürün açıklaması) yanıtlanmıştır. The Flex Company gibi bir şirketin YC'ye kendisini nasıl sunacağını gösterir, gönderdikleri metni değil.