Startup Profile: Giftry, The New Way To Gift Shopping

August 05, 2014 Magda

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What is the absolute worst thing about celebrations? For me it’s gift shopping. I just never know what to get and many doubts blur my judgement: too expensive, too cheap, too childish — well you get the point.

I think we’ve all felt the same at some point. Wouldn’t you just love to know exactly what to get and even have it ready to be gifted with a super nice design? Well, with Giftry you can!

Want to know more? I was able to meet Brandon Wright, founder of Giftry and he was super kind to tell me what’s cooking on this awesome new Barcelona based startup. Let’s find out!

What does Giftry do?

Brandon: Giftry is a website where you’re connected socially with your friends and family and then you can list items that you want as gifts for any occasion and from any retailer store both online and offline. Then your friends and family can see your listings and get some ideas as well as collaborate with others to purchase a gift.

 

How big is the team and are you distributed?

Brandon: Yes, we’re a very small team right now, there’s 4 of us -half based (development) in Barcelona and half on the United States.

 

What kind of profile are you looking for to join your team?

Brandon: They have to have the tech skills we need. We’re looking for someone that’s energetic, excited and wants to be part of a small and fast growing team but also someone that could also give input on strategy and where we’re going with the company. Aside from programming, we want input.

 

What kind of positions are you hiring for right now?

Brandon: Well, mostly technical right now. A UI/UX designer and a Mobile App Developer.

 

Any specific developing languages?

Brandon: Yes, iOS and Android SDK’s

 

What sets Giftry aside?

Brandon: Our focus on design. When you give gifts you want it to look nice and add kind of an upscale feeling, so we try to portray that as well through our design. Also, the fact that with Giftry, you can add items from anywhere, whether it’s a physical store or any online retailer. You see something that you like and just add it with your mobile phone.