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Just pump, toss, and get on with your day.Our kits are made from biodegradable materials that break down in months/years, unlike traditional plastic that lingers for 450 years.We’re building a membership-based business model that delivers convenience to moms’ doorsteps. Kits are sold through a subscription membership to ensure consistent supply, engagement, and monthly recurring revenue.We’re raising our first tranche of $100K Pre-Seed to take our prototype to the next critical milestone:Pilot prototypes made of biodegradable materialsAlpha testing and design finalizationFDA prep and regulatory pathway clarityPartnership developmentPay for co-founder and support staffBusiness operations and legal setupForward-looking statements are not guaranteed.Our Partners \u0026amp; Supporters:NC IDEA: A foundation that supports early-stage startups in North Carolina through grants and mentorship. 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Is each package only used for 1 pumping session and then all parts are disposed of or do the packages contain parts for multiple pumps throughout the day? I’m just trying to reconcile how much it might cost and a reasonable subscription amount someone might be...","answer":"Great question! The current design plan is that each kit would be used for one pumping session and then disposed of. The only reusable pieces would be tiny components like the duckbill valve (easy to carry multiple spares of, unlike a full flange). Most parents would likely use Pump for Joy as a hybrid system: reusable parts at home, single-use kits for on-the-go convenience. This keeps costs reasonable while eliminating the washing and sanitizing burden for the sessions that matter most."},{"question":"Are these currently available for purchase? If so, where? Also, do you have any competitors who have a biodegradable product? Thank you.","answer":"Thanks for asking! Pump for Joy isn’t available for purchase yet: we’re currently in development and raising funds to bring the product to market. At this time, there are no competitors in market offering biodegradable, single-session pump kits. Ameda used to have a hospital-specific single-use pump, but it was by no means biodegradable. There are disposable pump bags and traditional reusable parts on the market, but nothing that combines biodegradability + full session convenience the way we..."},{"question":"great idea! I am an investor in several products centered around babies, therefore, this is intriguing. few questions 1. I noticed that under your use of funds you have 18 percent of the 100k going towards co founder pay. I have my company and an investor in over 150 companies...","answer":"Thank you, John, for your comments and questions. I have provided our answers below, and happy to meet or jump on a call to discuss any more questions you may have. 1. Thank you for your question. We appreciate thoughtful engagement.We included a modest allocation for founder compensation intentionally and transparently. At this stage, the work required to move the company forward, product development, regulatory coordination, partnerships, fundraising, and operations, is full-time and highly..."},{"question":"thanks for response! I will be back in NC the 14th of march. have you considered partnering with dopple on here? win win and huge for you!","answer":"We hope you had a safe trip. Please reach out to me at vanessa@pumpforjoy.com to schedule a time to meet. We had not heard of Dopple until your message, but it looks like a great partnership. We will reach out."},{"question":"What is the exit plan (acquisition, IPO, merger, etc.) in which investors will be able to see a ROI?","answer":"At this stage, we’re focused on building a strong, scalable company with a product that solves a real and persistent need. 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