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By getting new machines we will be able to serve more families as efficiently as possible because we will have machines that featureMore capacity for productsEasier transactions for the familiesA new range of productsMore size offerings to fit in our machines and products in diverse spacesBy having upgraded machines we will be able to accommodate the requests for more locations and ensure the easiest transaction possible (thus improving customer experiences). We are happy with our current locations but look forward to growing to become truly nationwide and bringing down the numbers on our waiting list.\u0026nbsp;2. We also want to add a full-time sales and business development position to our team. This will allow to have a designated department to service new and current locations and strategic partnerships and ensure the best onboarding and training experience.3. Further development of our \"onboard\" product offerings to service customers on planes, trains, boats, buses, etc.This campaign is important because it allow us to improve our machine technology and business processes\u0026nbsp;but it will also allow us to serve more families in more locations (currently we have a waiting list and this support will help us get all off the placed).Our goal or beyond will\u0026nbsp;allow us to purchaseour desired further customized\u0026nbsp;machineresearch and development to finalize our \"onboard\" productshire a sales and business development coordinator to ensure the goals/processes/procedure/image of the company support new and existing locations and machine operators and encourage long term\u0026nbsp;ownershipFor traveling families, this will be a game-changer.Not only will these machines make it easier for families to travel and add a sense of security but they will also lead to economic opportunities for individuals looking to run their own machine in their community. Families (mine included) will be able to enjoy the time together vs. stressing about what they did or did not pack. Families will be able to plan for their trip and know that the customized\u0026nbsp;products and travel\u0026nbsp;information that they need will be in all locations of trip.\u0026nbsp;We Have Made An Impact AlreadyCurrently in 4 travel industry locationssocial media support tripled in a 3 month period of time to include posts with engagement from over 30,000 people.News coverage in over 10 states and 2 countries\u0026nbsp;to include Black Enterprise, CNBC, Blacknews, American Way Magazine, The Points Guy and moreMachines located in 9 states and 27 citiesMachines requested in an additional 6 statesOffices in Anchorage Alaska, Fairbanks Alaska and Atlanta, GeorgiaStrong web presence (we are the top ranked and googled company)Community give back supporting homeless families and pregnant mothers and families\u0026nbsp;Risks \u0026amp; ChallengesBecause we are currently operating the prototype machines we have been able to successfully document and address issues with our current machines and areas for improvement. By getting new machines we will solve these hurdles which included:not having enough room in the machine to handle the product demandMore flexible to vend items that have unconventional packagingAn easier to navigate user interfaceExpanded team, our team is jack of all trades crew that jumps in where we need to but this funding will allow us to further develop our departments and organizational structure to support the influx of machine requests. We are growing quickly but want to scale responsibility\u0026nbsp;\"Everything we do is for our families and families just like yours! 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this is a great idea. Do you have any direct competitors in this space? Also, is it difficult or does it take a long time to get machines placed and running in airports, train / bus stations etc., as many of these are run by city administrations or the federal government?","answer":"Hi John We currently have a great relationships in the government and private a sector and are already in over 22 locations in over 7 states (with more to come). For us, it has not been hard to find locations due to our previous relationships and experience running many businesses and doing government contracting so we understand the processes, steps, logistical needs and compliance needs. Placement takes 2 weeks to 4 months depending on the kind of location. We currently have a waiting list ..."},{"question":"Hi, upon conversion, do you all plan on remaining an LLC for tax purposes, and will the note convert into common or preferred equity?","answer":"Hi Lucas, great questions! I am still working on this with our financial and legal advisors and will get back to you BUT in terms of the equity we are on track to do preferred equity"},{"question":"How is the machine in the Mall of America going?","answer":"Mall is America is going good and has had steady sales since moving in BUT it could better. We placed that machine and relied 100% on foot traffic and have not taped into any formal advertising. Our goal is to have a ribbon cutting and advertise the location so that more mall patrons and businesses who may want to advertise on our machine know and boost to the sales to a higher level"},{"question":"Hello I am both interested in investing in the company and in a machine, but this seems to have not had any activity on here since last summer. On crowdfunding sites you get more money with more CEO investor engagement. :) I'M ROOTING FOR YOU!","answer":"Hi Andi, we have not updated our Wefunder as we were in the process of preparing our required our financial forms to take this fundraiser fully public, updating and learning our new machine fleet, moving into new locations and learning all about investing offline to ensure we could give investors the experience and outcomes they desire. Like our discussion on Facebook we have had a great year with Babyvend and have many updates to share. We appreciate your support and look forward to showing ..."},{"question":"This sounds like a great idea. What kind of payment options will the machines take and how are you tracking when vending machines need to be restocked?","answer":"Hi Corina! The machines are currently up and running and accepting payments. all of the new machines are cashless and take all forms of debit and credit cards, QR code, coupons and Apple pay. 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Once received it will take up to 2 weeks to process and then payments will be calculated and disbursed to each of you. They will take the lead on calculations, amounts, forms, and correspondence and disbursement. If you have follow up questions about that process feel free to reach out to them We will update again soon, thank you all.","published_at":"2025-05-02T00:03:23Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/182090"},{"id":178243,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:178243","title":"Happy Holidays","preview":"Good Morning InvestorsI wanted to do a quick update to let you know the following. It has been VERY busy with the business and the upcoming holiday season, but we are on the home stretch of getting everything ready for the year end to include:financial reportsfilling out tax formsrequired reportsremitting payments to each of you I am happy that we are able pay investors who helped us get to where we are. 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