Technology Category
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms
- Sensors - Utility Meters
Applicable Industries
- Cement
- Marine & Shipping
Applicable Functions
- Procurement
- Sales & Marketing
Use Cases
- Building Automation & Control
- Intelligent Urban Water Supply Management
About The Customer
Aqqua's primary customers are boat owners and individuals looking to rent a boat in Brazil. Boat owners, who find the cost of maintaining a boat high, can list their boats on Aqqua to earn additional income. On the other hand, individuals who cannot afford to buy a boat but wish to spend a day on the water can find and rent a boat that suits their needs, whether it's for a fishing trip, water sports, or just cruising. Aqqua also serves as a platform for these two groups to communicate and negotiate rental deals directly.
The Challenge
Renato Goncalves, the founder of Aqqua, identified a significant challenge in the Brazilian boating industry. Boats are prohibitively expensive in Brazil, costing around 120 months of minimum wage, compared to 14 months in the U.S. This high cost makes boat ownership inaccessible for many Brazilians who wish to enjoy a day on the water. Renato, with his 13 years of experience in the boating industry, saw an opportunity to make boating more accessible by creating a platform where boat owners could list their boats for rent at affordable prices. However, Renato faced another challenge: he needed a platform that could support the creation of his app without requiring extensive coding knowledge.
The Solution
Renato chose Bubble, a no-code platform, to build Aqqua. Bubble offered all the features he needed to create his app without the need for coding. Aqqua operates as a marketplace for boat owners and passengers. Boat owners sign up and list details about their boats, such as boat type, engine power, region, gas type, and number of seats. They can manage their listing, change their profile, and receive chat messages from interested passengers. Passengers, after signing up, can search for boats in their region of choice, chat directly with boat owners through the app, and even close a rental deal. Renato also used Bubble to build an internal CRM and sales tool for his sales team, replacing a messy system of Google Spreadsheets.
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