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10 years
Source : Gettysburg College or 90,000 hours
spent at work over a lifetime, on an average.
In the Looop
“How is your work life?”
They aren’t just dissatisfied with their work, but also with and they work from how where
Flexibility and environment
Lack of meaningful connection
Toxic work cultures
Work-Life imbalance
Source: gallup.com
of U.S. employees were not engaged enough at work in 2024 of workers interviewed said they were at least somewhat likely to quit their job within the next six months
Source: associationsnow.com
Source: associationsnow.com
Source: alfac.com of U.S. workers describe their workplace as “very or somewhat toxic
MEET THE TEAM
They value autonomy, flexibility, and meaningful community.
Age: 25–44 years old
Audience: Working Professionals mostly solo-living or Dual income no kids (DINK) households
They are comfortable with digital platforms for housing and travel logistics.
They often move between cities for projects, sabbaticals, conferences, or lifestyle breaks.
Monotonous routines suppress creativity and innovation
Limited social interaction leads to loneliness and disconnection Systems are built around productivity and not fulfillment
OPPORTUNITY
How do you beat monotony?
Volunteering Social events Drives Hobbies Third places Physical activities Read Cafes Travel Cooking
OPPORTUNITY
High satisfaction
Travel
Less frequent
Volunteering
Physical activities
Social events
Third places
Read Hobbies
More frequent
Drives
Low satisfaction
Cooking
Cafes
OPPORTUNITY
Lack of affordable stays
Despite employees expressing interest in to break monotony, less number of actually do so regularly. traveling
Lack of flexible work schedules
Lack of motivation to explore
Lack of work-friendly spaces
Out of Office aims at providing affordable home swaps for working professionals
Seamless home-swapping
Work-friendly spaces
Stay for a fraction of the cost
What worked?
Strong desire for affordable solutions
Building a foundation within a trusted network
Curation towards employee needs
Feedback Methodology
Interviews
Website & Instagram Engagement
App Usability Testing
What did not work?
Logistical hassle of direct swaps
Narrow audience led to limited scalability
Direct swaps limited community growth
A platform empowering professionals to move intentionally, work seamlessly, and live beyond the routine. the ooop in
Tailored stays for your professional needs
Work-ready living spaces
Build professionalgenuine connections
Affordable stays without compromise
Move intentionally between different cities
Synchronized Flexible
A synchronized stay is between two members traveling to each others home at the same time
A flexible stay is between two members traveling to each other’s home at different times
One-Way Shared
A one-way stay is where only one member travels to another’s home and has a full house to use
A shared stay is where a member travels to another’s home while that member is still there
Curated picks based on your professional background to expand your network.
Go beyond just booking a stay and engage with the working professionals who host you.
The journey doesn’t end when your stay does. Stay connected with your hosts and fellow professionals.
Unlock genuine, communitydriven recommendations from fellow professional.
Most platforms address just one part of the need like booking stays, curating experiences or connecting professionals. But none offer a wellrounded solution.
In the loop brings it all together — creating a seamless, trusted experience for today’s mobile professionals.
