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Techmate

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A technology concierge for your home. We provide on-demand support…

Summer 201611 peopleNew York, NY, USA
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About

Techmate offers simple, on-demand tech support for small businesses and startups. With fast appointment booking, transparent pricing, and friendly, trusted technicians, we aim to take the frustration out of tech support. Get onsite or virtual tech support in as little as 2 hours.

Founders · 2

Colin Barceloux
Colin BarcelouxFounder

Colin is currently the CEO of Lively Root, a rapidly growing online home and gardening eCommerce platform. Previously Colin founded Axius, a venture-backed startup creating a platform for device management and cybersecurity in Smart Homes that went through StartX. Colin also founded Techmate (YC S16), an on-demand service for in-home tech support, and BookRenter.com, the very first textbook rental service and pioneered the entire multi-billion dollar industry.

Scott Hasbrouck
Scott HasbrouckFounder/CTO (YC S16)
ConsumerHome and PersonalIoTCustomer SupportHome Automation

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