Levi KeswickThe bustling city of Mountain View, California has long been a hotbed of innovation and enterprise within the technologically-advanced Silicon Valley. As such, it is home to a variety of industries, each with their own ground-breaking companies striving to reshape their industry sectors with cutting-edge solutions. Among these pioneering companies are those within the auction industry. This industry has witnessed a sweeping evolution in recent years, with companies leveraging the powers of technology and the internet to deliver services in new and compelling ways.
In this article, we will delve into a multitude of distinctive auction companies that call Mountain View their home. These companies each present a unique approach to the age-old art of auctions, employing technological advancements to offer new, exciting, and transformative experiences to their customers. In essence, these are the intrepid enterprises that are steadfastly driving the wave of digital revolution in the auction industry.
This article will guide you through the profiles of some of these daring pioneers, providing you with a brief overview of their histories, services, products and unique selling propositions. Without further ado, let’s embark on this exciting exploration!
Aerospike
Aerospike is an innovative IT firm specializing in real-time NoSQL data solutions for any scale. Such technology is especially useful for enterprises that often deal with seemingly insurmountable data bottlenecks. Aerospike was founded in 2009 by Brian Bulkowski and Srini V. Srinivasan. The company offers solutions enabling enterprises to compete and win by reducing infrastructural complexity and cost. You can find them on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Listia
Listia has reinvented the auction marketplace with an innovative concept of giving and getting free things. Users list items for auction and others can bid on these items using credits earned through various activities on Listia. Founded by Gee Chuang and James Fong, Listia is an active community where users interact and exchange items in a fun and engaging way. Follow their updates on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Geekatoo
At-home tech support service Geekatoo provides a range of low-cost, fixed-price services and operates an auction model for tailored jobs. Founded by Christian Shelton and Kevin Davis, this platform collaborates with thousands of providers all across the US. These providers are capable of troubleshooting a variety of issues such as smart home product installation, computer repair, virus removal, and more. Be sure to check out Geekatoo on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Zoodles
Aimed at enriching learning for young children, Mark Williamson and Rich Humphrey foundedZoodles. This platform offers safe online services loaded with fun and educational content for kids of all ages, while also providing parents with tools for comprehensive control and management. Noticeably, Zoodles hardly has much of a social media presence.
EvenSale
EvenSale, started by Mike Xu and Raj Rikhy, targets enterprises and SMBs by offering an efficient and global platform for buying and selling previously owned manufacturing equipment. This platform maximizes Investment Recovery, rapid equipment turnover, and efficient asset utilization.
Trade and Exchange Nz
Trade and Exchange Nz provides an online trade and exchange marketplace for Kiwis (New Zealand residents). This is an online portal where people can auction items via a regular or reversed style auction.
DriJo
DriJo, started by Peter Sabalat and Walter Demmelhuber offers an auction-based ride-sharing model. It enables the overlay and comparison of routes of drivers and potential passengers, making the selection process more efficient. But it seems to have a low social presence by not having official accounts on any social media platforms.
