Comments on: Expensify’s Free Expense Report System Takes The Hassle Out of Reimbursements http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/11/expensifys-free-expense-report-system-takes-the-hassle-out-of-reimbursements/ Startup and Technology News Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:14:48 -0800 hourly 1 By: 5-person tech-heavy startup looking for awesome designer/marketing 6th « Expensify Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/11/expensifys-free-expense-report-system-takes-the-hassle-out-of-reimbursements/comment-page-1/#comment-3038207 5-person tech-heavy startup looking for awesome designer/marketing 6th « Expensify Blog Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:40:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=48932#comment-3038207 [...] http://venturebeat.com/2009/08/12/expensify-raises-1m-for-online-expense-reporting/ http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/11/expensifys-free-expense-report-system-takes-the-hassle-out-of-r... Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)Illinois man works 50 jobs in 50 [...] [...] http://ventureb...ense-reporting/ http://www.tech...hassle-out-of-r... Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)Illinois man works 50 jobs in 50 [...]

]]> By: Angel Bernardine http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/11/expensifys-free-expense-report-system-takes-the-hassle-out-of-reimbursements/comment-page-1/#comment-2928508 Angel Bernardine Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:01:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=48932#comment-2928508 Hello! There’s a ton going on at http://Expensify.com : new API, closed a $1M round of seed funding, Salesforce application, QuickBooks integration, new iPhone app, and lots more. We’ve been working hard and people are starting to notice! Expensify’s Salesforce integration was recently picked the “audience choice” expense reporting application, AlwaysOn picked us as a “Global 250 innovator and disrupter”, we just demoed our new API at the SF New Tech meetup and we’ve got much more in store. Please check out our latest coverage below: http://venturebeat.com/2009/08.....reporting/ http://www.examiner.com/x-4003.....un-factory Thanks for your help. It’s hard work getting the word out, and I really appreciate the attention you’ve given us. (And if you would be so kind as to tweet or post us somewhere, that’d be rad!) If you have any questions at all, or if you’d like to see a live demo or learn more, please contact me or David Barrett (the CEO) directly at dbarrett@expensify.com (801-860-0540). Thanks! - Angel (angel@expensify.com) You should follow us at http://twitter.com/expensify Hello!

There’s a ton going on at http://Expensify.com : new API, closed a $1M round of seed funding, Salesforce application, QuickBooks integration, new iPhone app, and lots more. We’ve been working hard and people are starting to notice! Expensify’s Salesforce integration was recently picked the “audience choice” expense reporting application, AlwaysOn picked us as a “Global 250 innovator and disrupter”, we just demoed our new API at the SF New Tech meetup and we’ve got much more in store. Please check out our latest coverage below:
http://ventureb...30;..reporting/
http://www.exam...30;..un-factory
Thanks for your help. It’s hard work getting the word out, and I really appreciate the attention you’ve given us. (And if you would be so kind as to tweet or post us somewhere, that’d be rad!) If you have any questions at all, or if you’d like to see a live demo or learn more, please contact me or David Barrett (the CEO) directly at dbarrett@expensify.com (801-860-0540). Thanks!

- Angel (angel@expensify.com)
You should follow us at http://twitter.com/expensify

]]> By: We’re Now in Open Beta! « Expensify Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/11/expensifys-free-expense-report-system-takes-the-hassle-out-of-reimbursements/comment-page-1/#comment-2920310 We’re Now in Open Beta! « Expensify Blog Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:35:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=48932#comment-2920310 [...] TechCrunch says we’re “bigger and better” than ever before! [...] [...] TechCrunch says we’re “bigger and better” than ever before! [...]

]]> By: Launch Your Own Corporate Stimulus Plan | TechBurgh Blog and PodCast http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/11/expensifys-free-expense-report-system-takes-the-hassle-out-of-reimbursements/comment-page-1/#comment-2682235 Launch Your Own Corporate Stimulus Plan | TechBurgh Blog and PodCast Fri, 03 Apr 2009 03:55:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=48932#comment-2682235 [...] Expensify’s Free Expense Report System Takes The Hassle Out of Reimbursements (techcrunch.com) Uncategorized [...] [...] Expensify’s Free Expense Report System Takes The Hassle Out of Reimbursements (techcrunch.com) Uncategorized [...]

]]> By: KTG http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/11/expensifys-free-expense-report-system-takes-the-hassle-out-of-reimbursements/comment-page-1/#comment-2656088 KTG Sun, 15 Mar 2009 21:12:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=48932#comment-2656088 I think this does have an appeal to small business owners. These cost cutting measures will be increasingly important in this market environment. It's a sound idea to check out new services that handle your money at <a href="http://www.justaskgemalto.com/" rel="nofollow">this*</a> digital security site. I think this does have an appeal to small business owners. These cost cutting measures will be increasingly important in this market environment. It’s a sound idea to check out new services that handle your money at this* digital security site.

]]> By: <fb:name linked="false" useyou="false" uid="502544187">Peter Pham</fb:name> http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/11/expensifys-free-expense-report-system-takes-the-hassle-out-of-reimbursements/comment-page-1/#comment-2653662 Peter Pham Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:13:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=48932#comment-2653662 This is pretty damn cool.. Will you support the prepaid MasterCard loading it from an Amex card? I love my Starwood Amex.. This is pretty damn cool.. Will you support the prepaid MasterCard loading it from an Amex card? I love my Starwood Amex..

]]> By: David Barrett http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/11/expensifys-free-expense-report-system-takes-the-hassle-out-of-reimbursements/comment-page-1/#comment-2652149 David Barrett Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:09:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=48932#comment-2652149 @natalie -- Haha, ya TooLow is interesting but about as far from being an expense report solution as can be. @jasimo -- Great idea. I actually agree with you: though not typically seen in this way, families actually have all the same expense tracking and reimbursement problems of small businesses. I'm with you, I think there's definitely an opportunity for a similar product targeted to the family sector. And as for Mint, I agree -- we're huge fans of Mint here, we'll be sure to talk with them! @natalie — Haha, ya TooLow is interesting but about as far from being an expense report solution as can be.

@jasimo — Great idea. I actually agree with you: though not typically seen in this way, families actually have all the same expense tracking and reimbursement problems of small businesses. I’m with you, I think there’s definitely an opportunity for a similar product targeted to the family sector. And as for Mint, I agree — we’re huge fans of Mint here, we’ll be sure to talk with them!

]]> By: jasimo http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/11/expensifys-free-expense-report-system-takes-the-hassle-out-of-reimbursements/comment-page-1/#comment-2652127 jasimo Thu, 12 Mar 2009 03:52:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=48932#comment-2652127 You could market this to families. Imagine giving your teen an expense card and being able to review all those expenses. And as previously mentioned, expensify + mint would be dreamy. You could market this to families. Imagine giving your teen an expense card and being able to review all those expenses.

And as previously mentioned, expensify + mint would be dreamy.

]]> By: Natalie http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/11/expensifys-free-expense-report-system-takes-the-hassle-out-of-reimbursements/comment-page-1/#comment-2652092 Natalie Thu, 12 Mar 2009 03:08:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=48932#comment-2652092 I'm not sure what you guys are raving about. TooLow pays you for your receipts. I’m not sure what you guys are raving about. TooLow pays you for your receipts.

]]> By: Expensify、無料の経費レポートシステムで経費精算分野に殴り込み http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/11/expensifys-free-expense-report-system-takes-the-hassle-out-of-reimbursements/comment-page-1/#comment-2651953 Expensify、無料の経費レポートシステムで経費精算分野に殴り込み Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:50:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=48932#comment-2651953 [...] ［原文へ］ [...] [...] ［原文へ］ [...]

]]> By: Smart Babes Are Sexy Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/11/expensifys-free-expense-report-system-takes-the-hassle-out-of-reimbursements/comment-page-1/#comment-2651822 Smart Babes Are Sexy Blog Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:50:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=48932#comment-2651822 Actually a mint+expensify merger is one that could actually make a lot of sense. Actually a mint+expensify merger is one that could actually make a lot of sense.

]]> By: David Barrett http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/11/expensifys-free-expense-report-system-takes-the-hassle-out-of-reimbursements/comment-page-1/#comment-2651774 David Barrett Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:51:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=48932#comment-2651774 @djrobsd - Agreed, larger companies (especially those that are publicly traded) have much more strict internal controls than we currently provide. Our plan is to start out small and focus on the common functionality shared by everyone, and gradually release premium features targeted to these larger enterprises. @djrobsd – Agreed, larger companies (especially those that are publicly traded) have much more strict internal controls than we currently provide. Our plan is to start out small and focus on the common functionality shared by everyone, and gradually release premium features targeted to these larger enterprises.

]]> By: djrobsd http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/11/expensifys-free-expense-report-system-takes-the-hassle-out-of-reimbursements/comment-page-1/#comment-2651771 djrobsd Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:48:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=48932#comment-2651771 This is really cool, especially for small businesses. I can't see medium or larger companies with 200+ employees using a system like that, especially if they are publicly traded, as there are many controls and Sarbanes Oxley regulations that need to be considered. This is really cool, especially for small businesses. I can’t see medium or larger companies with 200+ employees using a system like that, especially if they are publicly traded, as there are many controls and Sarbanes Oxley regulations that need to be considered.

]]> By: David Barrett http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/11/expensifys-free-expense-report-system-takes-the-hassle-out-of-reimbursements/comment-page-1/#comment-2651756 David Barrett Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:28:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=48932#comment-2651756 @john - Hi John, we've picked 3 months as the default as we can get that pretty reliably from most all banks. However, different banks have different data availability levels, and not all can do more than that. Please write me at dbarrett@expensify.com so I can better understand what you're trying to do and we'd love to help you out. @john – Hi John, we’ve picked 3 months as the default as we can get that pretty reliably from most all banks. However, different banks have different data availability levels, and not all can do more than that. Please write me at dbarrett@expensify.com so I can better understand what you’re trying to do and we’d love to help you out.

]]> By: <fb:name linked="false" useyou="false" uid="572110878">John Tarter</fb:name> http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/11/expensifys-free-expense-report-system-takes-the-hassle-out-of-reimbursements/comment-page-1/#comment-2651751 John Tarter Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:20:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=48932#comment-2651751 This sounds awesome. I am wondering if Expensify can import more than 3 months worth of transactions from your credit card however. This sounds awesome. I am wondering if Expensify can import more than 3 months worth of transactions from your credit card however.

]]> By: Ben Fryxell http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/11/expensifys-free-expense-report-system-takes-the-hassle-out-of-reimbursements/comment-page-1/#comment-2651710 Ben Fryxell Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:32:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=48932#comment-2651710 Nice article! Check out my site too at http://macmaniapodcast.com Nice article! Check out my site too at http://macmaniapodcast.com

]]> By: David Barrett http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/11/expensifys-free-expense-report-system-takes-the-hassle-out-of-reimbursements/comment-page-1/#comment-2651658 David Barrett Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:23:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=48932#comment-2651658 @JFS - Great question! Right now we're offering this baseline of free services with plans to offer premium for-pay services atop this, generally targeted to user subsets that have more advanced needs. One advantage of building a financial service is -- unlike the typical free Web 2.0 website -- we already deal with real money. So the barrier to adding a premium surcharge onto an existing transaction is much lower than creating a new transaction from scratch. Regardless, I appreciate your concern and hope I can assure you that we take revenue very seriously. Keep an eye out for future announcements along these lines! @JFS – Great question! Right now we’re offering this baseline of free services with plans to offer premium for-pay services atop this, generally targeted to user subsets that have more advanced needs. One advantage of building a financial service is — unlike the typical free Web 2.0 website — we already deal with real money. So the barrier to adding a premium surcharge onto an existing transaction is much lower than creating a new transaction from scratch. Regardless, I appreciate your concern and hope I can assure you that we take revenue very seriously. Keep an eye out for future announcements along these lines!

]]> By: JFS http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/11/expensifys-free-expense-report-system-takes-the-hassle-out-of-reimbursements/comment-page-1/#comment-2651632 JFS Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:54:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=48932#comment-2651632 How do they make money? I may have missed this, but I'm struggling with the number of services launching that seem unwilling to put a price on their product. If the goal is to gain share in a segment then sell to a larger player in the category, won't the larger player still want to see evidence of value creation (as in revenue)? How do they make money? I may have missed this, but I’m struggling with the number of services launching that seem unwilling to put a price on their product. If the goal is to gain share in a segment then sell to a larger player in the category, won’t the larger player still want to see evidence of value creation (as in revenue)?

]]> By: David Barrett http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/11/expensifys-free-expense-report-system-takes-the-hassle-out-of-reimbursements/comment-page-1/#comment-2651630 David Barrett Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:53:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=48932#comment-2651630 @timesaver: Shoeboxed is a pretty slick way to organize your paper receipts. But the Expensify way is to just do away with paper receipts entirely: We give Guaranteed eReceipts for purchases under $75 so there is literally no paper to mess with, nothing to stuff in your pocket, throw into the shoebox, stuff into an envelope, etc. There's nothing else out there on the market -- this is truly the first time it's ever been offered, so the notion of a truly paperless expense report takes some getting used to. As for the extra card, that's completely optional for people who want it -- if you're happy with your existing card, we're happy to just import it directly. We can import over 94% of all US credit cards and offer eReceipts from them just fine. At the end of the day, you'll find no more sympathetic ear than Expensify regarding the desire to avoid extra stuff in your pockets. Keep using your same card and cameraphone, and we'll take care of the rest. - David (founder Expensify) Twitter: @expensify We're designed to make better use of the tools you already have -- your existing credit card and your existing cameraphone @timesaver: Shoeboxed is a pretty slick way to organize your paper receipts. But the Expensify way is to just do away with paper receipts entirely:

We give Guaranteed eReceipts for purchases under $75 so there is literally no paper to mess with, nothing to stuff in your pocket, throw into the shoebox, stuff into an envelope, etc. There’s nothing else out there on the market — this is truly the first time it’s ever been offered, so the notion of a truly paperless expense report takes some getting used to.

As for the extra card, that’s completely optional for people who want it — if you’re happy with your existing card, we’re happy to just import it directly. We can import over 94% of all US credit cards and offer eReceipts from them just fine.

At the end of the day, you’ll find no more sympathetic ear than Expensify regarding the desire to avoid extra stuff in your pockets. Keep using your same card and cameraphone, and we’ll take care of the rest.

- David (founder Expensify)
Twitter: @expensify

We’re designed to make better use of the tools you already have — your existing credit card and your existing cameraphone

]]> By: Blahsay http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/11/expensifys-free-expense-report-system-takes-the-hassle-out-of-reimbursements/comment-page-1/#comment-2651612 Blahsay Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:37:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=48932#comment-2651612 looks good. also saw a company called home-account trying to address the mortgage problem...i expect a few more great web 2.0 ideas thay transform money management next year or so looks good. also saw a company called home-account trying to address the mortgage problem…i expect a few more great web 2.0 ideas thay transform money management next year or so

]]> By: timesaver http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/11/expensifys-free-expense-report-system-takes-the-hassle-out-of-reimbursements/comment-page-1/#comment-2651578 timesaver Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:06:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=48932#comment-2651578 More credit cards in my wallet. Ouch. The netflix like solution from shoeboxed.com seems easier. More credit cards in my wallet. Ouch. The netflix like solution from shoeboxed.com seems easier.

]]> By: John Wolthuis http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/11/expensifys-free-expense-report-system-takes-the-hassle-out-of-reimbursements/comment-page-1/#comment-2651554 John Wolthuis Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:47:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=48932#comment-2651554 Congrats to David and team! It is a good idea and a great execution! Looking forward to trying it out. Congrats to David and team! It is a good idea and a great execution! Looking forward to trying it out.

]]> By: Expense Reports that DON’T SUCK! « Swooshing http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/11/expensifys-free-expense-report-system-takes-the-hassle-out-of-reimbursements/comment-page-1/#comment-2651541 Expense Reports that DON’T SUCK! « Swooshing Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:37:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=48932#comment-2651541 [...] covered their launch today and here’s the company’s post . I’ve provided a quick breakdown of how they make expense [...] [...] covered their launch today and here’s the company’s post . I’ve provided a quick breakdown of how they make expense [...]

]]> By: Expense Hater http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/11/expensifys-free-expense-report-system-takes-the-hassle-out-of-reimbursements/comment-page-1/#comment-2651524 Expense Hater Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:13:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=48932#comment-2651524 Thank you Expensify for making my life suck less. I will now have more time for Gears of War and more money to take out the ladies. Thank you Expensify for making my life suck less. I will now have more time for Gears of War and more money to take out the ladies.

]]> By: RahulC http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/11/expensifys-free-expense-report-system-takes-the-hassle-out-of-reimbursements/comment-page-1/#comment-2651477 RahulC Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:46:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=48932#comment-2651477 Companies like this, mint.com etc. are proving that you can work on simple ideas and problems and yet provide very robust and innovative solutions. Companies like this, mint.com etc. are proving that you can work on simple ideas and problems and yet provide very robust and innovative solutions.

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