Hi Product Hunt, Anthony founder of Cavela here 👋
We’re making it easy for anyone to create custom physical products.
Here’s how it works:
1. You tell our AI agent what you want to make.
2. Our agent scans our global network of 200,000+ premium suppliers to find the best match, and then reaches out and negotiates with them on your behalf to obtain quotes.
3. You purchase samples and place orders right on the platform. Samples are sent to your doorstep, orders to your warehouse or office.
That’s it.
Cavela handles everything for you: finding and vetting suppliers, negotiating quotes, coordinating sample creation, tracking order progress, quality assurance, and shipping.
After working with several dozen brands and startups creating all sorts of different products, we’re finally ready to open up Cavela to the wider public. We’re operating on a waitlist basis to gradually onboard new users, ensuring a smooth experience and delivering top-tier service for everyone. Sign up at www.cavela.com.
We can’t wait to see what incredible products you’ll make.
<3 from the Cavela team
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Why use Cavela?
⏰ Save Time: We’ve automated away hundreds of hours of manual work, reducing the number of touchpoints with suppliers from 1000 to under 10. No more staying up late fielding hundreds of messages from suppliers over WeChat.
💸 Save Money: By combining our expansive network with the ability to get quotes from hundreds of manufacturers at once, we’re able to get the most cost effective quotes, guaranteed. We’ve been able to cut production costs for our partner brands by 40% on average, and beat traditional merch websites by 50%.
🧘Peace of Mind: From order tracking to on-site quality control, you can rest assured you’re in good hands.
What is Cavela for?
Creating 🔥merch: You’ve spent all this time differentiating your startup from the others, so why are you pushing out the same tired merch as everyone else? Notion famously swears by unique merch, and for good reason: it’s a differentiator that helps establish your company’s brand, and it gets people excited and talking.
Launching your tech product 🚀: Your startup has built an incredible hardware product, but you’re struggling to find a supplier to create that one accessory to tie it all together. From tablet sleeves and smartwatch bands to your product’s packaging, we have the perfect supplier for you so you can focus on your core tech.
Promoting your events 📅: I’m sure the attendees of your launch event loved the pens, but Torch Labs had branded hot sauce at theirs, and Blaze AI were giving out branded rolling papers. Whether it’s branded margarita flavored lip balm for the pre-party, or branded glow sticks for the afterparty, don’t get caught giving out boring promotional items for your big event.
Building a brand 🛍️: Sure you love tech, but your real passion is that line of dog pyjamas you’ve wanted to start since you adopted Waffles. Use Cavela to build your brand, whether that’s creating a new line of products or finding a better, more cost-competitive supplier for your existing products.
@asardain this is amazing, I have several friends who struggle in procurement. This one will definitely change the landscape.
Do you operate as an opaque marketplace where you list the demand to suitable suppliers or more like fiverr physical goods procurement?
Nonetheless all the best for a killer launch
@asardain cheers to Cavela on your exciting launch! 🚀
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@asardain Simplifying Custom Product Creation - A Great Idea!
This is a fantastic solution for anyone looking to create custom physical products without the hassle of sourcing and negotiating with manufacturers. Cavela's AI-powered platform and global network of suppliers streamline the process significantly.
Here are some questions that come to mind:
- What are the typical MOQs for products sourced through Cavela?
- Can Cavela handle complex products with intricate designs or specific materials?
- How does Cavela's pricing structure work? Are there any hidden fees?
As a developer with experience in full stack development, I'm interested in exploring ways to further enhance Cavela's platform. Here are some ideas:
- Allowing users to upload 3D models or detailed design specifications for more accurate sourcing.
- Developing an AI model that can generate instant quotes based on user specifications.
- Building a comprehensive dashboard to track sample creation, order progress, and quality control steps.
I'd love to learn more about your development roadmap and see if my skills could contribute to Cavela's growth.
Overall, Cavela is a valuable service with the potential to democratize custom product creation. Keep up the great work!
@prad_vv Great question. We surface to suitable suppliers in order to not overload them with requests and to ensure that the final product is of the highest quality to satisfy the buyer.
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I’ve been watching the Cavela team execute for several months now as a Partner at XYZ, and it’s unbelievable what they’ve built for this mission. As a marketing leader, this should be a vital tool in everyone’s toolbox as you make the physical products of your brand special and unique 🧰
@camille_ricketts1 Thanks for the kind words! We're excited to help democratize global manufacturing and empower anyone to realize their product vision.
@kyrylosilin Great question! We pre-vet the suppliers through various methodologies before bringing them onboard. From there, we monitor metrics such as responsiveness and quality of sample photos, etc. and always deploy in-person QA for orders to make sure the final product is of the highest quality. We're always improving our process.
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Hey Product Maker! Your tool is really impressive. Just added it to my free AI directory at https://freeaitool.ai/tool/cavela Keep up the great work!
@lucasbenjaminfoster1 You've nailed it. On average it takes 1000 messages back and forth from first contact to final order. That's painful enough, but when you also factor in the time difference, language, and technological hurdles, it can cause significant time delays and costly errors in the final order.
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Congratulations on launching this innovative product! I'm really excited about the potential it has to revolutionize the way we source physical products.
I find it intriguing that your virtual sourcing agent can negotiate with thousands of suppliers on our behalf. The idea of having samples and orders delivered straight to my doorstep sounds incredibly convenient and could save a lot of time for entrepreneurs and creators alike.
Have you considered adding features that allow users to track the negotiation process in real-time? Additionally, it would be great to know how the quality of suppliers is ensured. Looking forward to seeing how this evolves—great work!
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