While networking at Philadelphia startup events, Marable became friendly with Salas Saraiya and was immediately taken with Saraiya’s skill set. Not only was he a Stanford grad and computer science whiz, but he also had a way with people and a passion for building community. Soon they sat on the board of a business networking group in Philly and talked about starting a company together.
It led them to launch Peek, a startup empowering readers to have conversations inside their books. Users can download an electronic book on a phone or tablet and tag friends with thoughts on particular passages. They can even communicate directly with authors and reading influencers. Peek also helps readers link up with other book lovers to explore favorite genres for real-time discussions.
Holofit stands out because of its ability to keep people engaged as they exercise. Indeed, biking through ancient Babylon is certainly more intriguing than staring at the same four walls in your house. And, it’s working. After six months, people training with Holofit use the platform almost five times per week. Over that timeframe, their average session time tripled. The company also boasts a 90-day retention rate of 93%.
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