Question 1

Hi. I think you are building something amazing! Is there an online beta marketplace or you are currently not operating and waiting for the app?

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Hi Mark! Thanks for reaching out and liking Vinder! We shut down the online beta to build and focus on the app based on what we learned. We have a BETA version of our app available for Android if you'd like to check it out. You can email me: sam@veggievinder.com or give me a call at: 1 (682) 235-8745

Question 2

I like your platform idea. You are going to have an uphill battle getting suppliers who are older and not tech savvy onto the platform. It sounds like this may already be your problem. You may have to do some sort of ambassador program to help get people onto the platform. Per...

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Hi David, Thanks for such detailed questions. Below are the answers listed by question order. If you'd like, we can talk over the phone or video chat. My email is: sam@veggievinder.com Phone: (682) 235-8745. 1) We do have an "ambassador" program, although, we like to call them Agtivists :) You can register to be one here: https://www.veggievinder.com/agtivist-volunteer We also offer a number of ways someone can help promote and kick-start their community with this handy "10 Ways to Get Starte...

Question 3

How do the buyers get the produce they have purchased?

Accepted Answer

Hi Mary! Thanks for reaching out. Customers can pick up the order themselves, meet the Grower, tour the garden, or, have the order delivered to them by the Grower for a delivery fee that is set by the Grower. Typically $5.

Question 4

I love what you are doing, but wouldn’t most cost-conscious buyers just connect directly with the grower after the first meeting and bypass Vinder’s 20%?

Accepted Answer

Hi Mary! Great question. Convenience, variety, and ease-of-use keep Buyers from side stepping the platform. Having started Vinder on Bicycle, I know how many pains there are to trying to do it "offline". For one, not all Growers grow everything a single customer may want. So, the customer will have to manage and build relationships with multiple Growers. This would mean calling/texting to find out what is available (we built an inter-app messaging service so phone numbers are not shown to use...

Question 5

I love the concept but how do u insure the customers get quality produce? If there is no oversight what is to stop a grower from sending spoiled or old produce?

Accepted Answer

Hi Alan! Thanks for reaching out. We've implemented a 5 star rating system and public comments feature. This way, Buyers/Growers can rate each other and inform the public of their experiences-- creating a community checks and balance. When users get low ratings, their listings are moved further towards the bottom before getting banned. We also found that typically, neighbors don't want to screw over their neighbors.

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