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Rishi Dean
@rishidean · VP Product
Hey guys — I'm VP Product at Sittercity, and we've been working on making Chime a reality for quite some time now. While Sittercity works well for finding ongoing care, like an after-school sitter or nanny, it's challenging for both parents and sitters to find more occasional, one-off jobs, like a date night, or for a quick hour or two on a weekend. With Chi… See more
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DrewVolpe
@drewvolpe · Boston, MA
I'm a user and love this service. As new parents, my wife and I are rarely able to plan far enough ahead to book a sitter. Being able to find someone the day before or day of is huge. Also, when I travel or have to work late, I love giving my wife a second set of hands to help in the evening when I can't be there.
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Shaun Johnson
@idealexit · Startup Institute cofounder
Would be great to hear from someone at SitterCity on what prompted the product, and the journey in launching it.
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Shaun Johnson
@idealexit · Startup Institute cofounder
Hi all, finding a high quality babysitter that moment that you and your SO decide to be spontaneous can definitely throw a wrench in your plans...but not any longer! The folks at SitterCity vet their best babysitters and make them available ON DEMAND. Lifesaver. Marriage Saver.
Katerina Fialkovsky
@katerinafialkov · Managing Partner, OKM Capital
Awesome product: exactly what I need as a parent with an unpredictable schedule of work-related meetings. I have two on-demand sitters, but every now and then both of them are busy on the same day when I need help. A market place solution is a great idea, as you can draw from a bigger pool of pre-vetted sitters. Kids' age might be an important consideration … See more