ShiftMobility
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive, mobile app |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Founders |
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| Headquarters | , U.S. |
| Website | www |
ShiftMobility, stylized as SHIFTMobility, is a mobile platform for the automotive industry. It is the first platform to connect parts distributors, manufacturers, repair shops and car drivers through a fully integrated mobile application.[2][3]
History[edit]
ShiftMobility was founded as a bootstrapping business by Pavana and Arvind Jain in 2009.[2] The company was officially launched in 2013 with Pavana Jain serving as its CEO[4][5] and Arvind Jain as president.[6][7] The service initially went live in the San Francisco Bay Area and Washington state, later expanding to the rest of the U.S. In 2014, ShiftMobility raised $2 million from Toba Capital.[8] The company announced partnerships with Allied Auto Stores[9] and Carfax in 2015.[10]
Service[edit]
According to its founders, ShiftMobility is one of the first companies connecting aftermarket manufacturers, distributors, and repair shops with each other and clients on a single platform.[11][12] ShopLite is ShiftMobility's mobile app that manages parts sources for independent repair centers by connecting part manufacturer's distributor inventory and price lists to repair centers allowing immediate response to car owner's service needs. The company combined industry research and input from automotive shop owners to design the fully integrated application.[13] ShopLite includes services such as license plate and VIN scan abilities, an OEM library with over 30 car manufacturers, and a searchable network of local OE and aftermarket distributors inventories.[14]
References[edit]
- ^ Lesonsky, Rieva (May 27, 2015). "Secrets of Success: Pavana Jain". Small Business Forum. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
- ^ a b Gage, Deborah (7 July 2015). "ShiftMobility Raises $2 Million to Make Cars Smarter About Repairs". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 21 September 2015.
- ^ Sullivan, Mark (14 July 2015). "ShiftMobility: Getting Cars Road-Ready Faster Than Ever". Creator Magazine. Retrieved 21 September 2015.
- ^ "Top of Mind: How Do You Find Motivation When You're Not Feeling It?". Success Magazine. 8 April 2015. Retrieved 21 September 2015.
- ^ "Pavana Jain, CEO & Co-Founder, SHIFTMobility, the determined woman entrepreneur". Indian Women Institutional League. 22 June 2015. Retrieved 21 September 2015.
- ^ "SHIFTMobility drives auto industry forward". Entrepreneur Podcast Network. 10 August 2015. Retrieved 21 September 2015.
- ^ Karerat, Raif (4 February 2015). "The next decade is undoubtedly an era of smart bots with artificial intelligence: Pavana Jain". American Bazaar. Retrieved 21 September 2015.
- ^ "ShiftMobility Secures USD2m For Car Repair Platform". StrategyEye. 8 July 2015. Retrieved 21 September 2015.
- ^ "Allied Auto Stores Partners with SHIFTMobility". Ratchet+Wrench. 13 May 2015. Retrieved 21 September 2015.
- ^ "SHIFTMobility Integrates Carfax Information Into App". AutoDealer Monthly. 14 April 2015. Retrieved 21 September 2015.
- ^ "Interview Video with 2015 ACMA Automechanika New Delhi". Motown. 1 March 2015. Retrieved 21 September 2015.
- ^ "Interview with Pavana Jain". Motown India. 29 March 2015. Retrieved 21 September 2015.
- ^ "Apps Available to Manage Service and Parts for Automotive Independents" (PDF). The Cooling Journal. 58 (3): 17. March 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Shane Rohleder (October 1, 2015). "SHIFTMobility Offers All-In-One Platform". Parts and People. Retrieved October 23, 2015.