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Feminine Hygiene Vending Machines

Carly Simenauer Has Launched Her Easy-to-Use Vending Machines

— September 7, 2021 — Fashion
Entrepreneur and industrial designer Carly Simenauer recently launched a vending machine business for feminine hygiene products. Called Strapt Vending, the designer worked on the concept during her studies at Georgia Tech and eventually took on the project full-time once finishing her studies.

Stapt Vending prides itself in offering high-quality feminine hygiene products. The machine features a cashless and hands-free interface and is currently available at Hotel Claremont and Ponce City Market - with more to come shortly. Although a very new business, Carly Simenauer has been extremely successful in attracting investors, including Outlander Labs and Atlanta venture capital firm, in naming a few. Strapt Vending is excited to expand its company and is currently hiring new engineers and designers.

Image Credit: Dr Perm
Trend Themes
1. Feminine Hygiene Vending Machines - The trend in offering high-quality feminine hygiene products via vending machines presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the vending machine industry.
2. Cashless and Hands-free Interfaces - The trend in implementing cashless and hands-free interfaces in vending machines presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the payment processing industry.
3. Investments in Vending Machine Startups - The trend in investing in vending machine startups such as Strapt Vending presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the venture capital industry.
Industry Implications
1. Vending Machine Industry - The rise of vending machines for feminine hygiene products presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the vending machine industry to diversify its product offerings.
2. Payment Processing Industry - The implementation of cashless and hands-free interfaces in vending machines presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the payment processing industry to expand its customer base and increase convenience.
3. Venture Capital Industry - The success of Strapt Vending in attracting investors presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the venture capital industry to invest in unique and innovative vending machine startups.
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