New technology from startup ventures is transforming the global sports industry. This Startup Series has introduced over 300 startup companies in the sports technology space to a broader audience by allowing Founders of promising new ventures to tell their story and pitch their idea. Feel free to submit your startup’s answers to the below questions or contact us if you know of a startup that should be considered for inclusion in this series.
Company name: JAWKU
Founder(s): John Wells
Headquarters: Arizona
Website: http://www.jawku.com
1. What is your elevator pitch?
Ditch the stopwatch and train with accuracy. The first wearable if its kind - measure sprint, agility, and reaction time off the blocks.2. Problem & Solution
The stopwatch hasn't evolved. The only solution beyond that are multi-thousand dollar systems that no one can afford. We have wearables supporting general fitness and vitals - we're introducing a solution that high performance athletes haven't had to date. JAWKU Speed gives every athlete the opportunity to train, test and repeat to integrate accountability into their training; perhaps the best part is that they can test autonomously, without a partner.3. Market – your target market and the overall market
Track and Field, Team Sports are our target focus but really anyone looking to replace the stopwatch becomes a potential customer.4. Business Model – how do you make money?
Direct sales via web, team sales, training facilities. We have a partnership with STACK Media. We're pursuing strategic partnerships as well with organizations and influencers.5. Management Team – with titles
John Wells, Founder/CEOMichael Cummings, Director of Sales
James Choe and DRVN Partners (Go-to-Market Consulting)