Lightspeed How Hivemapper Can Outcompete Google Maps | Ariel Seidman
Nov 30, 2023
Ariel Seidman, CEO of Hivemapper, discusses the origin story of Hivemapper, how they map the world, their killer feature, the challenges they face, potential Filecoin integration, and attracting top talent in the crypto industry.
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Yahoo! vs. Google Maps
- Ariel Seidman's experience at Yahoo! showed him the high cost of building datasets like maps.
- Google's data ownership gave them a competitive edge, inspiring Seidman to find a cost-effective approach.
Hivemapper's Pivot to Dashcams
- Seidman's first company, Gigwalk, used iPhones for data collection, but faced business model issues.
- Hivemapper initially explored drones, but limitations in flight time and regulations led to using dashcams.
Crypto's Role in Hivemapper
- Hivemapper uses crypto for rewarding contributors, simplifying global payments and fostering deeper engagement.
- This model creates a sense of ownership and motivates contributors to maintain data quality.