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Safe Saddle Cycle Insurance

October 22, 2014

Assignment

An assignment for the New Ventures Class students were lead through the conceptualization, development and testing of a new business venture.

Synopsis

This project focused on developing a bicycle insurance company that could help keep cyclists safe through collecting trip data and suggesting the safest routes.

Problem

Bicycles are a growing mode of transportation for millions of americans however there is no service in place to help users cover the damage and theft of their bicycles.

Trip routes suggested through navigation apps don’t take into account cyclists’ safety and is not updated at the rate of car traffic data.

Students

Aaron Wolf
Gordon Grado