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Startup No 188 - StartupRealities 2020 series  PhotoPlatforms is a city branding and promotion company which installs free viewing platforms at major urban landmarks to allow tourists and visitors to have photos taken of them at the respective attraction. Some of the platforms are permanent structures, while others are temporary ramps that can be moved in and out for the tourist season. The location of the photo platform is optimised to allow the best angle, sunlight and exposure for a quality Instagram photo that the tourist would not hesitate to post on social media. The platforms are user-friendly for taking selfies as well as for having photos taken by others. CEO QUOTE " In a world of social media, we let tourists and visitors do the advertising of the city. All it takes is to have a nice photo taken of you and, say, the Eiffel Tower, and then posting it on social media. It is guaranteed that social proofing and social jealousy will make at least several of your friends, acqu...

StartupRealities No 35 EasyIslet is a travel equipment manufacturer which produces durable tents, inflatable jetties and dinghies, and desalination water filters that are required for visiting uninhabited islands. The company also has a growing services platform for the global community of explorers: a Uber-type platform that provides ancillary services such as tour guides, pirate protection, and courses in rare languages. CEO QUOTE "The world is full of tiny desert islands and islets and many of these places have never been visited by a human: not because they are so far away but because they are often too insignificant for a major explorer," said company founder and CEO Ezra Ellis. "And this is where your unique opportunity lies to make a difference and leave your mark: to be an explorer, even if at a smaller scale. Our superbly adapted EasyIslet equipment will help you achieve your goal and our global community of like-minded people will support you along the w...