Rentivist Press Kit

P R E S S K I T ��

Company Info 3

Fast Facts 4

Interface Screenshots 5

Leadership Bios 11

Brand Assets 15

FAQ 16

Contact 18

Contents��

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Rentivist is an online platform to list and rent items for events, occasions, and life’s most important moments. The Rentivist community is made up of: Listers who use Rentivist to list and share their collections and Renters who use Rentivist to find and rent items to style their dream event. For more in format ion p lease v is i t http://www.rentivist.com.

About Rentivist��

To reinvent the traditional event rental process with enhanced ease, accessibility and opportunity.

Fast Facts��

Mission��

Founded in December 2014, by Alyson Newquist, Gretchen Culver and Mary Ellen Reihsen

Founded��

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Headquarters��

- Free account for Renters - 14 day free trial for Listers - Browse categories or search for specific items - Connect directly with Listers across the nation - Create a Lister page with a dedicated URL to share

Key Features��

The Rentivist community is made up of: Listers who use Rentivist to list and share their collections and Renters who use Rentivist to find and rent items to style their dream event. Listers are collectors, curators, owners and makers of really cool things. They might be individuals, vintage rental companies or traditional event rental businesses. Renters are typically wedding and event planners, home stagers, photographers, stylists and people who are hosting special events.

The Community��

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Interface Screenshots��

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Homepage��


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Collection Page��


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Item Listing Page��


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Browse��


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Lister Dashboard��


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Lister Pricing Plans��

Alyson Newquist is a doer, experience maker, builder of things and

visionary of big ideas. At Rentivist, Alyson serves as the Creative Director

of the brand and helps oversee and implement the master plan.

Alyson has an M.A. in Cultural Geography from the Maxwell School at

Syracuse University. She is the owner of Bash Collective, an event design

and venue consultancy/management company, and Juliane James Place, a

multi-award-winning wedding venue.

Alyson Newquist��

The Builder // CEO + Co-Founder��

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Gretchen Culver is an outgoing and energetic entrepreneur with a go-

getter attitude. She was key to making Rentivist real by bringing together

the core team, and she continues to work as the company’s tireless

networker.

Gretchen holds a B.A. in Art History from the University of St. Thomas. She

is the owner of Rocket Science Weddings & Events. She has received many

coveted accolades for her work and she is highly sought after for her

unique, high-end events.

Gretchen Culver��

The Connector // CXO + Co-Founder��

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Mary Ellen Reihsen is a lawyer who has built her career around being the

voice for small, creative businesses, particularly those in the wedding

and events industry, who would otherwise get lost in a world of

legalese. She oversees the legal health of Rentivist.

Mary Ellen earned her Juris Doctor from the Hamline University School

of Law. She provides pro bono services for low-income mothers and is

an active member of ISES and TCWEP.

Mary Ellen Reihsen��

The Counselor // CFO + In-House Counsel��

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Jessica Medlin is the fuel for the Rentivist engine, providing creative

energy, marketing know-how and a general “we can make it happen”

attitude. As a Partner, she helps grow the company through her natural

ability to connect with people.

Jessica studied marketing and communications at Winona State. Her

career path has included various opportunities, including interior design,

health and wellness goods and services, and marketing and design

solutions.

Jessica Medlin��

The Supporter // Partner��

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Logo Mark

Brand Assets��

Logo��

Fonts��

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Logo Type

Neuzeit S LT Book (Use for body)

Aa Didot (Use for titles)

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Plain Black #000000

Clear White #FFFFFF

Colors��

Clean and simple: black, white and pink.

Didot Italic (Use for links)

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Pop of Pink #FF3366

It’s simple really. We’re a community of people who have stuff to rent, and people who want to rent stuff. We aren’t a rental company. We’re simply a space for those who want to make money sharing their things with the world. And for those seeking a world filled with plentiful and diverse rentals for their events, occasions and everyday life.

FAQ��

What is Rentivist?��

Our Listers are collectors, curators, owners and makers of really cool things. They’re florists with vases for days, tent rental companies, moms who have a garage full of amazing finds, brides and grooms who spent hours at thrift store curating their exact wedding style, and so much more. They might be individuals, vintage rental companies or traditional event rental businesses.

Who are Listers?��

You and everyone you know! Our typical renters include wedding and event planners, home stagers, photographers, stylists and people who are hosting special events. But Rentivist is for all people who need to rent special items for any reason.

Who can rent stuff on Rentivist? ��

We connect you with people who want to rent your stuff. We make it easy to catalog your items and set your terms, then we take care of bringing the renter community to you. And because we’re subscription-based, we never take a cut of your rental fees.

Why become a Lister?��

Absolutely. In fact, we encourage it. Renters can browse for free. To become a Lister, we have a tiered subscription service, starting with a free 14-day trial period.

Can I be both a Lister and a Renter? ��

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The sky’s the limit, really. If you’re not sure where to begin, you can browse by category. As our community grows we will add new categories and tags to make browsing as efficient as possible.

What kind of stuff will I find here?��

A Collection is the Lister’s storefront. It’s where Listers display their inventory, specify their rental policies, tell their own story and detail any extra additional information. A Collection page is a great option if you’re currently using your own site or a marketplace such as Craigslist to promote your rental items. It’s a cleaner user experience, and puts all your items in one spot. Plus, you benefit from our marketing efforts and network of Renters, attracting new people to your listings. The more you list, the more opportunities for folks to find your website and your additional services. Collection pages also serve as a homepage for any Lister who doesn’t want to make or maintain their own website.

What is a Collection?��That depends on the Lister. We don’t set the rental rates, the rental rules, or how Listers and Renters connect outside of Rentivist. We’re simply the online meeting spot. Listers display the cost of their rentables, but if you have any questions or concerns, you can contact a Lister using the link found on each individual listing.

How much does it cost to rent items?��

The Rentilist is an easy tool that allows you to curate and save the rentables you want (even if the items are from different Listers) and easily connect with Listers to facilitate a rental or ask questions about specific items.

What is the Rentilist?��

That’s between you and the Lister. At Rentivist, we respect our Listers’ rights to run their rental businesses how they see fit. Listers set their own terms and you will work with them directly to sign contracts, make payments and arrange transportation of the items. You can contact Listers directly from their Collection page or sign-in and use the Rentilist tool to contact a Lister about one or multiple items at a time.

How does the rental part work?��

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Contact Rentivist��

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