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Sivakanthan Kasinathan

I really like the idea of pictures of horrible tourist situations (which David pointed out). The other option of 'polling' the audience (kind of like doing skits) is something I liked as well.

Hayagriv Sridharan

We could also try a before and after Tomokobook skit

Hayagriv Sridharan

The major pain points are 1. Tourist Trap2. Getting lost in the city if traveling alone (The bus story example from Prof. Tan)3. Missed opportunities for try something epic in that city (Like organic coffee in Seattle)4. Putting up with random annoying people and bending to their needs 5. Forced into tourist attractions like high rise buildings, or crowded markets6. Inability to do more personal things like drinking, or going to expensive gourmet places7. Limited 1 on 1 experience8. Tough for people with diversity, like LGBT or Disabled people to express their interests in mainstream tourism (Touchy subject but could be high in value)Most of this is covered already

Hayagriv Sridharan

I agree. In terms of telling the story, I think we should talk about all the pain points first.. We could try a small enactment(1 minute skit) and explain the pain and all things the traveler missed out on..

Jian Liu

I think we should revise this slide to focus on the pain points as David has mentioned. Pictures along with scenarios/stories that really demonstrates the pain points.

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SPACE NEEDLE?

pain points■ Tourist Trap

A standard tour with the same experience at a set time with strangers

■ Planning your own tripDon’t know anyone in the areaSame search results FOMO- Fear of Missing OutGetting lost

■ ...Causes mental distress

what’s out there■ Still try to plan the trip yourself

■ Family, friends, friends of friends…

■ Tour Companies

■ Travel Agencies

■ Online…Couch Surfing, Google Hangouts, Craigslist

today

what is tomokobook■ TomokoBook is a means to create an unique experience in a

secure, customizable, flexible, and budget-friendly way

Get matched with a tour guide (Based on personality and interests)

Select the date, time, and duration

Customize your new adventure (with someone who knows the area)

Select the price that best matches your budget

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Atinder“Love nature..”

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Siva“Shop till you drop”

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Ruth“Go Hawks!!”

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Jian“Guitar & Gourmet”

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our ecosystem■ Tourists/ Travelers

■ Potential Tour Guides (Students, Retirees, Stay at home Moms, etc.)

■ Existing Tour Companies

■ Travel businesses (e.g. TripAdviser, Travel Magazine)

■ Complementary businesses (e.g. AirBnB)

■ Suppliers (Payment/ Security system provider)

■ Tourist Attractions (e.g. Space Needle, restaurants, stores, events)

unique value add■ Recruiting (guidance & training)■ Personalized matching capability■ Communication Platform

■ In-House

Tour Guide Recruiting & Training

Software Design and Development

Algorithm and Data Science (IP)

Customer Service

business model■ Outsource

Payment System

Background Checks

Advertising & Outreach

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