Wappwolf - 1 click BIG Action - a BOLD vision
12 NOVEMBER 2011, SAN FRANCISCO, USA - NOVEMBER 11, 2011
Summary
Wappwolf is a cloud based "action store" to automate file handling. It provides a customizable set of “web actions” - i.e. web-based apps from different developers which are connected - that allows users to share and process multiple files by one click. Files can be of any type, actions can be started by users from any device or by using predefined triggers. It increases productivity and saves costs.Wappwolf’s mission is to be the most successful cloud based "action store" for file handling in the world. This we do by meeting customer expectations towards: outstanding usability, highest quality, state-of-the-art technology, superior customization, and great customer service and support.
Vision:
To become the next iTunes App Store for individually connected apps that run in the cloud - “web actions”. Thereby creating a unique opportunity that combines the magic of connected apps with the power of developers across the world, with the ability to replace large, complex software solutions.
Elevator Pitch (150-words):
Wappwolf is a cloud based "action store" to automate file handling. It provides a customizable set of “web actions” - i.e. web-based apps from different developers which are connected - that allows users to share and process multiple files by one click. Files can be of any type, actions can be started by users from any device or by using predefined triggers. It increases productivity and saves costs.
Wappwolf offers actions for file, photo and document editing, email, storage, voice processing and sharing under a pay-per-use model with a 30% revenue share. It is currently deployed in open beta, with more apps added every day. Business offerings are being worked on, though not yet available.
The company was founded by Michael Eisler, Harald Weiss, Dieter Dobersberger and Christian H. Leeb and has moved headquarters to San Francisco recently. Wappwolf has been featured at Demo Conf Fall 2010 and Spring-Fall 2011.
1. Consumer market
-Download albums, multi-share photos with friends, edit and store them from any device all by one click.
-Whenever you take a photo or receive a specific email, set a trigger and let Wappwolf handle those files automatically for you.
-Send a postcard with your photo to your friends and family across the world right from your phone.
-Usecases/Actions:
*Multi-sharing of photos on several social networks and photo sites
*FB post out of DropBox > automate your Dropbox
*Postcard - send your photos as postcards from any device > friends and family love it!
*Image manipulation e.g.
Resize and Dropbox storage
Rotate, assort and rename, filter and effects
-Need to send a fax on the go? Check. With Wappwolf you can do just that anywhere right from your phone and with one click only.
-Want to send an electronically signed documents? Check. Wappwolf does just that. One click, and you’re done. From anywhere and any device
-Tired of sorting and renaming files one by one? Let Wappwolf do it. It’s just a click away and you’re done
-Usecases/Actions:
*eBilling, Fax, SnailMail, mergePDF, convert to PDF, PDF overlay, automate graphs and tables
3. Marketplace for developers
-Action stores for connected apps are the next big thing. Get in early and host your app with us. You concentrate on developing, we take care of your income.
-File processing is one of the biggest pains of digital societies. Get on board in developing apps for online file automation. Be there first.
-Ever wanted to change the way people interact with files? Get in, connecting apps is the new thing. Host your app with us, we distribute it and take care of your income.
For more information about Wappwolf, visit our Blog and facebook.com/wappwolf and @wappwolf on Twitter.
Relevant links
Quotes
"“Wappwolf is raising the idea of ‘software as a service’ to a whole new level in the way it revolutionizes the interaction with individual solutions and, thus, saves private customers and businesses time and effort.” " Matt Marshall, executive producer of DEMO Conference
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About Wappwolf
Wappwolf is the leading online automation app for files and documents. Founded in 2010, the company provides a secure platform for connecting apps to actions (‘web action store’). Actions cover, for example, photo and doc editing and sharing on the go, and can be accessed through embedding in mobile and web applications, such as iPhone and iPad. It can do in seconds what would take you hours to do by hand.
The company is privately held and backed by a number of private investors. Headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA. To find out more about Wappwolf, please visit www.wappwolf.com.