Exec (errand service)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | On-demand services, Personal assistant services |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder | Justin Kan, Daniel Kan, Amir Ghazvinian |
| Defunct | January 2014 |
| Fate | Acquired by Handy |
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
| Products | Personal assistant services including delivery, furniture assembly, research, cleaning |
Exec operated out of San Francisco, offering on-demand personal assistant services including delivery, furniture assembly, research, and cleaning. Established in 2012 by Justin Kan (also known for founding Justin.tv), alongside his brother Daniel Kan and Amir Ghazvinian, Exec was purchased by Handy in January 2014.
History
The company secured $3.3 million in initial funding. By September 2013, Exec decided to cease its errand offerings to focus exclusively on cleaning services. In January 2014, Handybook—launched in 2012 by Oisin Hanrahan, Umang Dua, Ignacio Leonhardt, and Weina Scott—completed its acquisition of Exec.
Business method
Tasks were allocated to nearby qualified professionals with high ratings, charging a uniform rate of $38 per hour.
Reception
Exec received a nomination for the 2012 TechCrunchie Award as the Fastest Rising Startup. Its cleaning service was commended by TechCrunch for its professionalism and effectiveness. The company also garnered attention from notable publications such as The New York Times, Huffington Post, Forbes, and Business Insider.