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Welcome back to the Power Leaders series -- interviews with tech leaders who are leading change, innovation and disrupting their respective industries. The past few days have been, to put it lightly, a tumultuous time for the startup world with the and all of the fallout related to that. Over the weekend I reflected heavily on the culture of “startup” and the risk that is inherent in everything founders do. What was once the “thought” of risk in a time where it seemed everyone was closing $100M+ Series A rounds, is now front and center and forcing everyone in the industry to be mindful of every successful moment. collapse of SVB It is important to me to continue to recognize leaders who persevere through tough times, remain focused on their goals and, for some, achieve levels of success despite all of the risk all around. Up next is co-founder and CEO Narek Vardanyan. product concept and validation platform Prelaunch.com Let’s jump in. SE: Thanks so much for sharing with the community, Narek. What innovations are you bringing to your industry? What sets you apart from your competitors? Prelaunch.com is a product validation platform.  Unlike surveys and focus groups, which are based on peoples’ opinions, Prelaunch is based on actual purchase intent. Potential customers are screened by placing $10-20 to reserve a discount if product launches into the market. But more importantly, it confirms their actual buying intent. As the model is based on real buying behavior, there has never been a better indicator for launch success. This changes everything. NV: SE: What is a recent win or announcement your company just celebrated? Why does it matter? (e.g. funding, new product, new hire, new feature, etc...) Funding: seed funding from Big Story VC, Formula VC, Grantaus Ventures and notable angles like Vahe Kuzoyan, co-founder of Service Titan (10B+ company).  Notable Campaigns: ex-Harley Davidson design legend decided to prelaunch his much anticipated electric motorcycle — — exclusively on Prelaunch.com. Other notable campaigns were and Air-to-Water Dispenser. Both launched and generated more than $1M in sales. Kara Water was recognized as of 2022.  CES 2023: As a creative concept for CES 2023 we developed a fun concept of the Gallery of Flops, and featured some of the biggest product failures in consumer electronics of the last 25 years from Apple, Amazon, Nike etc. It got covered over 200 times from top media such as , , , and many more. NV: We raised $1.5m Erik Buell Fuell Fllow Dragonfly Hyperscooter Kara Pure Times Best Inventions Daily Mail Fast Company Wired SE: What pain point(s) does your company solve? Hardware companies are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on various research and focus group companies. It’s taking a lot of time and the results are not trustworthy as it’s based on peoples’ opinions, which can be biased. NV: Prelaunch takes away the bias by relying on customers actual buying behavior. It’s also 10x cheaper and faster. SE: What are your company’s industry major challenges right now? Product development is a long process. The "lean methodology" is considered a religion in software, but hardware companies still work in isolation without incorporating actionable customers' feedback into the production process. As a result, large amounts of money are invested in products that fail. One third of the entire stock in the fashion and hardware industries is unused stock, which is returned and is not recyclable. NV: SE: What stories aren’t currently being told about your industry that your audience should know? In order to understand the market demand, companies and founders create surveys and promote them in social media. It’s not only can result in wrong answers from wrong people, but is also very dangerous. It can rlead to the false-positive perception whereas there’s not a strong demand in the market, but the signals are positive. As well as false-negative, whereas the product actually has a not bad potential but the audience is wrong and doesn’t engage with it. When somebody pays actual money, it’s when their opinion starts to matter. NV: SE: How do you envision your business changing in the next 3-5 years? In 3-5 years these practices should become a standard for any new innovative product development. Companies across various verticals of ecommerce will prelaunch their early stage concepts, assess the data, meet their customers and confidently co-create meaningful innovations together. NV: SE: What changes do you think are necessary for your industry to stay competitive in current economic times? Don’t work in isolation, don’t assume that the market remains the same and will consume the exact products that were popular last year. But rather, actively engage with your potential customers at a very early stage, get feedback and assess te data. It will help you to not waste precious resources on products that don’t have a demand. NV: SE: What measures has your organization taken to ensure you're driving towards the most important goals? We are implementing what we advocate others to implement. We have a closed group composed from our creators who constantly participate in product creation and actively engage with the testing of new features and in defining the priorities. It helps us not spend resources on developing features that are not the most important ones. NV: SE: Anything else we should know? Prelaunch for Consumers: From a Consumer perspective, Prelaunch provides with an access to the coming soon products of their favorite brands. They can put down $10-20 and reserve a very significant discount if those products are released in the markets. The best part is that there’s no risk and if they change their minds or Creator decides to stop the production, Consumers get a full refund. We don’t give these reservations to Creators (unlike crowdfunding platforms) but keep them on our escrow accounts until they start the shipping. NV:

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Image via fortune.com What if stilettos were not a major pain in the foot to wear? In the present day, there are endless resources, tips, and hacks to aid women in wearing high heels for extended periods of time. High heels have never been for the faint-hearted. Women understand and expect stilettos to not only provide style but the tumultuous process of breaking in the shoe and even then it is still not a guarantee of consistent comfort. Podiatrist Dr. Yolanda Ragland said in an article that the risks of wearing high heels are very high as one could strain or even break the ligament structures around the ankle. Depending on the height, state that a heel ranging from about 1 to 3 inches high can place as much as 80% more pressure on the forefront of our feet. Regardless of women being confronted with these realities while wearing high heels, they still reserve a decent section in the closet for a plethora of reasons. Insider Alliance: Foot and Ankle specialists Centuries of wearing this fascinating and complex footwear and yet there have been little to no improvements made on the design to offer more comfort and functionality. That is until 2013 when innovative brand Thesis Couture was established and forever changed the way women would wear high heels. Image via @thesiscouture on Instagram Who Is the Remarkable Innovator Behind It All Founder of Thesis Couture and former SpaceX employee Dolly Singh is the woman we should be celebrating for her thoughtful innovation. The UCLA graduate has an established portfolio in the aerospace and biotechnology sector where she has worked as a recruiter for companies like Service Titan, Oculus VR and of course SpaceX. The American founder and CEO utilized her recruiting talents to acquire a team of engineers, former astronauts, rocket scientists and orthopedic surgeons to tackle her personal frustration with the footwear. Thus, Thesis Couture was born. What Is Thesis Couture? High fashion American brand Thesis Couture, was established to disrupt the traditional footwear market. With a mission to empower ambitious women who want to present themselves with style, Thesis Couture created a stiletto that has the capability of being both functional and stylish. Thesis Couture is equipped with a brilliant and diverse team with experience ranging from Elon Musk’s SpaceX to Jimmy Choo. The brand brought together luxury and comfort to create the Eve stiletto. The Eve stiletto is the answer to all high heel lovers’ prayers. The stiletto is manufactured with a Thesis Lift to bring a stylish heel to the market without sacrificing comfort and long term health. Image via @thesiscouture on Instagram The Thesis Lift The Thesis Lift is a science backed structured design that is implemented in Thesis Couture’s infamous Eve stiletto. The Thesis Lift, an acronym for (Load-Balancing Interlocking Footwear Technology), is a first of its kind. The internal structure that is manufactured in Italy, is made of advanced polymer. Polymer is a blister grade plastic and is a key component to the Thesis Lift. In addition to this, the internal structure is also designed wider creating more surface area to assist with the weight distribution of your feet. Thesis Lift vs. Shank As previously mentioned the traditional design of heels can place up 80% more pressure disproportionately on the balls of our feet. This centuries old internal stiletto structure is referred to as the Shank. Every high heel for the past few centuries has been manufactured using the Shank structure. The Thesis Lift innovative technology however has the ability to bring that percentage down to 50%. The table below makes a direct comparison between the two to highlight both advantages and disadvantages. Image via ÀLA.HAUSSE How Traditional Heels Are Made and Why They Make Your Feet Sore High heels are documented to be worn as early as the 10th century. In the geographic region of Ancient Persia presently known as Iran, the high heels were used by men in the Persian cavalry to help their feet stay planted in their stirrups. These heels had a similar silhouette to heels we see today but were most commonly manufactured with wood and animal skin. It was not until the 1950s that shoemakers would begin to use steel to craft the internal base of a heel,  the Shank. The Shank allowed the current beauty ideals of small feet come to life as it allowed for a shoe silhouette to appear more narrow thus creating the illusion of a smaller foot. However, this meant that the foot would have far less support and see an increase in pressure on the forefront of the foot. Gif via gfycat A Step In the Right Direction Thanks to Thesis Couture, women no longer have to endure the painful experience of high heels. Due to founder Dolly Singh and her team of experts, high heel wearers can look forward to looking stylish and bold during their long workdays and busy nights out. Thesis Couture gave women the support to strut toward their goals with both class and comfort because of their innovative footwear technology. While Thesis Couture is currently sold out of their Eve heel, the best is yet to come as the brand only aspires to expand the line in the future.

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No business is untouched today by technology; so is the case with the field service industry. Technology companies have introduced some advanced software solutions that effectively resolve the most simple and complex problems of the field service industry. Most of these problems arise due to manual methods for planning, scheduling, invoicing, inventory management, and payments. Software with sophisticated automation and analytics capabilities can enable the companies to automate their most crucial yet repetitive and error-prone tasks thus leading to increased efficiency, performance, and revenue. Since every field service management software claims to have unique features and functionality, often it becomes difficult for the companies, especially small and mid-sized businesses to select the right software for their problems. To help them make a fair assessment, here is the list of top 10 field service management (FSM) apps along with their key benefits and functions. 1. ServiceMax Core Although the list largely focuses on FSM applications for small businesses, no such list is complete without ServiceMax. ServiceMax has also been named as the leader in the 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for field service management. The software is purpose-built to enable asset-centric companies to improve machine uptime, provide remote service, and enhance technician productivity. Highlights Empower scheduling manager with powerful capabilities to send notifications, manage shifts, schedule projects, and manage crew with just one click. Scheduling & Dispatch: ServiceMax mobile app enables on-site technicians to view and share information about work order, location, routing, and task assigned for maintenance. Claims to improve technician productivity by up to 23%. Easily configurations enable seamless access to IoT diagnostics, checklists, parts search, and more. Mobile Field Service: Exclusive features for companies following proactive service models. It enables them to operate on real-time equipment data which can be integrated to performance and configuration data for better decision-making. Proactive Maintenance and IoT: From contractor management to field service analytics, ServiceMax is loaded with every possible feature that you can possibly think of to improve your productivity. 2. Workiz Workiz holds the second position in our list not because it is exceptionally advanced but because it is exceptionally advantageous. The software has every feature that you need to run your field service business smoothly, effectively, and profitably. Founded in 2015 by Saar Kohanovitch, this North-American company is growing by leaps and bounds in its mission to improve the service sector companies. Highlights It has easy-to-use drag-and-drop calendar for scheduling field service technicians. You can easily assign jobs to the technicians and then send them alerts and notifications via. text messages. Scheduling and dispatching: This is an interesting feature that allows field service technicians to manage and answer all job calls from one platform. Workiz Service Phone: Job Management: It enables the users to manage job statuses, seeing what is to be completed and what has been completed. 3. FieldAware Again a company that has managed a space in the Gartner 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for field service management. The software is the excellent choice for asset-intensive field service management companies, although it has a track record of serving more than 95 industries. This field service software-as-a-service (SaaS) company was established almost a decade ago in 2011, and is successfully providing next-level experience to its customers. Highlights FieldAware’s Open API enables you to use the software without disrupting your existing infrastructure. The software effectively communicates with other web based products, allowing bidirectional transfer of data and automation. Open API: Its mobile application designed for field service technicians effectively connects them with the executives in the office. Using the app, they can share the information in real-time, use and access forms, and gain information from an integrated knowledge management system. Mobile App: The software allows businesses to keep a tab on the critical assets, schedule and dispatch technicians for maintenance, and provide insights to take actionable measures. Asset Management: FieldAware also has a customer portal where customers can request work and view the details of the tasks performed at their location. 4. FieldCircle FieldCircle is exactly what you need to reduce the cost of field service operations and increase productivity and profitability. It has an easy to use interface backed by powerful data analytics tools that let you see where your field service operations stand anytime, anywhere. Founded in 2019, this Texas based company is serving residential and commercial plumbing, cleaning, electrical and HVAC field service businesses. Highlights Its automated scheduling and dispatch feature will make life easier for your field service technicians. The software enables the office executive to assign and schedule tasks for on-site technicians in real-time. Scheduling & Dispatch: Integrated with GIS capabilities, FieldCircle enables managers to plan and optimize the routes taken by the technicians so that they save time and money, and feel less frustrated. Route Planning and Tracking: View, track and manage every work order status from a single dashboard, take relevant action, check the data to reduce service resolution turnaround time. Work Order Management: FieldCircle is an affordable solution with easy configurations. It can be integrated with your existing ERP, CRM and accounting systems. 5. ServiceTitan The company materialized the idea of improving the service delivery process with digital technology a lot before others could only think of. ServiceTitan was established in 2007 with a visionary approach to transform field service operations with an all-in-one software solution. It is designed to run your day-to-day operations smoothly and equip your technicians with powerful tools to increase efficiency and productivity. Highlights ServiceTitan phone integration quickly populates the customer information as the CSRs pick the call, enabling them to ask the right questions, record calls, and provide a personalized experience. Phone Integration: The feature connects the office executives from technicians in the field. You can schedule jobs of weeks and months in advance, categorize upcoming jobs, see the job cycle of technicians, and pick the right tech for the right job. Scheduling and Dispatch: Get unprecedented data insight, view and monitor trends by day, week, and months, and create technician scorecards to monitor performance. Reporting: ServiceTitan is an excellent one-in-all software solution for all your field service and sales requirements. 6. FieldPoint FieldPoint is optimized for enterprise and mid sized businesses. The company has more than 25 years of experience in building software solutions for field service-focused organizations. The software is powered by highly advanced analytics and business intelligence tools to create reports to quantify your business success. It helps companies run leaner, smarter, and better. Highlights From entry of the work order to closure, view, track, and monitor complete information in real-time. The software can be easily integrated to ERP and other systems to provide a seamless experience. Work Order Management: The feature allows you to manage subcontractors or third-party vendors. You can track third-party vendor activities, submit work orders to them, accept bids, on-board subcontractors, and monitor their movement in real-time. Subcontractor Management: Allows you to integrate your customers’ equipment with the software to have work orders generated automatically and deliver proactive maintenance services. IoT Trigger Automated Action: FieldPoint offers both cloud hosting and on-premise hosting services depending on your requirements. 7. FieldEdge The next thing you know when you are using FieldEdge software is your field service operations are streamlined, worker productivity is optimized and you are managing business profitably. This simple yet powerful system connects on-field technicians to office executives. The software majorly caters to field service focused asset-intensive industries such as HVAC, electrician, plumbing, and locksmith. Highlights It has a smart dispatch dashboard that allows you to view assigned, unassigned, and completed tasks. You can also see the location of the technician in real-time to intelligently schedule and route them. Smart Dispatch Dashboard: The performance dashboard provides you data insight such as actual vs. potential sales, average ticket value, upcoming and expiring service agreements, and marketing probability. Performance Dashboard: Its customer management functions make it easier for you to provide world-class customer experience. It offers at-a-glance information about customers, from the quotes made by you to payments made by them, equipment used by the customers, and jobs done by your technicians to get them right. Customer Management: FieldEdge provides seamless, live integration with QuickBooks means as your team sends an invoice, you can find it in the system. 8. Zinier With Zinier, you get a set of flexible platforms and intuitive tools to solve your biggest field service management challenges. Its Artificial Intelligence and machine learning tools enable you to lay a strong foundation of a robust and resilient field service team. You can set custom criteria for AI-driven automations to manage your operations, ensure compliance, respond to change, and get insight. Highlights Well-designed mobile workflows allows business leaders to standardize task execution and auto-capture technician data. Modify workflows as and when needed and deploy changes across all the workflows. Mobile Field Service: Automate all the repetitive back-office tasks, get 360 degree view of field service team and equipment, identify trends over time, receive alerts based on custom-triggers. Back Office Operations: Monitor performance of complete asset installations and comprehensive asset log, and spare parts log to track and monitor inventory down to the warehouse, depot, and truck level. Inventory and asset management: Well, this one is a bit off topic, because it technically serves top-notch customers in the market such as Capgemini, Tech Mahindra, AWS, and more. But it made up in this list because of its advanced AI capabilities, something eventually most of the software solutions in our list will follow. 9. ServicePower Again a field service management software that made it to the list of 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant. ServicePower software is an easy to use tool to enable field service-focused companies to transform their operations and improve customer experiences. The entire software suite is categorized into different workforce types such as internal, third-party, and blended to meet the specific requirements of the organizations. Highlights: It allows customers to check service workflows, self-schedule in real-time, and access relevant information anytime, anywhere. Its customer engagement capabilities include white labeling, branding, and theming, full-self service from any device, real-time technician communication, and location alerts and notifications. Customer Portal: Optimize field service workflows with access to real-time data and insights. Its dynamic rules engine allows managers to define, add, remove, and adjust service delivery on-the-fly. Both technicians and customers can intelligently manage jobs, and get reports to see the performance levels. Intelligent Workforce Management: The ServiceDISPATCH feature automatically assigns tasks to technicians based on their skills and accommodates changes in the requirements. Create criteria for scheduling and get real-time visibility of the third-party contractors to minimize turnaround times. Third-party Claims and Dispatch: Along with these, you get seamless end to end integration with onboarding and scheduling. 10. Service Fusion Service Fusion is easy, advanced, and cost-effective. It is a one-in-all software solution that helps you manage your business from anywhere. It automates repetitive tasks from the processes, ensures to connect your on-field technicians with office executives and customers at the right time, and helps you prioritize opportunities to increase sales. From easy scheduling to online invoicing and payments, Service Fusion has everything you need to keep your business up and running. Highlights: You can track where most of your business is coming from and make investment decisions to improve customer experience. Besides, you can set and track metrics for the calls to be followed by the CSRs and determine the quality and performance of your reps. VoIP and AI, ServiceCall.ai®: You can track your fleet and remote workforce to save money on wear and tear and increase workers productivity. GPS Fleet Tracking: Provide unified experience to your customers with transparent pricing and accountability. You can accept credit cards and ACH payments using Service Fusion software and mobile app. Payment Platform: The Next Step Forward Now that you have the list of top 10 field service management software, pick the one that meets most of your business requirements, instead of just going after attractive features. It is possible that the software that fits your budget and business requirements does not have extraordinary features. The author of this work is an employee of FieldCircle. Full Disclosure:

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