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ItsKarma has been developed to overcome many of the limitations
of today's prevalent online auction systems. Using Peer-to-Peer
(P2P) technology, itsKarma creates a network that allows users to
post items for sale easily, without listing fees, giving them
complete control of the sales process. The itsKarma model
facilitates more user interaction during the negotiating process via
online chats or offline communication, thereby improving the overall
experience for end users. Additionally, in an effort to gain rapid
acceptance of the network, itsKarma aims to create a sense of
community by encouraging users to participate in community service
or charitable events. itsKarma will partner with national
not-for-profit organizations and waive transaction fees for
consumers who participate in these activities.
The P2P network model creates many opportunities that will allow
itsKarma to capture a significant portion of the online auction
market. Specifically, by utilizing the latest P2P technology,
itsKarma creates a new method of buying and selling items over the
internet that offers many advantages to users. First, the itsKarma
application gives complete control of listings to the user posting
the items. There is no limit to the time that items can be posted
for sale and no fee to list items. All revenue will be generated
through fees accessed only upon confirmation of successfully
executed transactions. Second, the application greatly simplifies
the process of listing and searching as it streamlines much of the
serial posting of information that is required for website based
systems. Lastly, the P2P model fosters a sense of community as users
can instantly access others that are connected to the network via
online chat or offline methods to execute the transactions.
ItsKarma brings together a solid management team consisting of
several proven entrepreneurs with a history of developing businesses
from concept to profitability. The founders have already
successfully raised sufficient seed funding to fully develop and
test the underlying business model and develop a prototype of the
itsKarma P2P application. They are aggressively seeking partnerships
to help launch the network and have begun discussions with several
organizations, including Groove Networks and CommerceNet.
Additionally, they have established a board of directors, several of
whom have already achieved national recognition for achievements in
the business community or professional athletics.
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