10 Tech Startups to Make Your Life Better


YourMechanic

Founders: Art Agrawal and Dongyi Liao

It is an On-demand car repair service.

Its importance: Going to auto repair shops can be a huge pain and very expensive. YourMechanic saves you time by bringing the mechanics to wherever your car is parked. And the fair price calculator protects you from paying more.

Dollar Shave Club

Founders: Michael Dubin and Mark Levine

It is an online membership service that delivers a razor and anywhere from three to five razor cartridges a month, depending on which of the three plans you select. For $1 a month, you get a twin blade and four razor cartridges. For $6 a month, you get a four-blade razor and four cartridges. For $9 a month, you get a six-blade razor and three cartridges.

Its importance: Dollar Shave Club is a money saver. Razors can be expensive and razor blades can cost you more than $30 per month.