Getaround
Getaround empowers people to safely share cars by the hour, day, or week through a trusted online marketplace. By providing the Getaround Carkit, in-car technology designed in-house, as well as complete insurance up to $1,000,000 backed by Berkshire Hathaway, Getaround helps to create a seamless and fun sharing experience. Getaround is free to join, and for as little as $3 an hour, members can conveniently rent nearby cars and save money on auto payments, insurance and maintenance. Owners share cars ranging from a Toyota to a Tesla, offsetting the high cost of car ownership, while making a positive impact on the environment. Visit getaround.com for more information.
- Industry: Logistics & Transportation
- Year Started: 2009
- Organization Type: For-Profit
- # of Employees: 40 ( as of Jan 1, 2012)
Jessica Scorpio
Jessica co-founded Getaround, a Silicon Valley startup that is pioneering the concept of peer-to-peer car sharing using mobile technology. Prior to launching Getaround, she completed the Graduate Studies Program at Singularity University, a new graduate program launched by Ray Kurzweil, Peter Diamandis, NASA, and Google that focuses on accelerating technology and inspiring a cadre of leaders to address humanity's grand challenges. Jessica is also the founder of IDEAL, a non-profit focused on connecting young leaders with seasoned experts, and previously worked in the Canadian Prime-Minister’s office as a writer and brand marketer.
- Age: 37
- Ethnicity: Caucasian
