The startup space has become increasingly crowded with companies trying to help you find dates, find good deals or connect with new people online.
But what about the ones that have the potential to change your life?
From a tool that lets you remotely lock and unlock your door to a ride-sharing system that helps you get around easily, there are several startups that aim to make life better for people every day.
Some startup founders like Hugo Fiennes of Electric Imp, a home automation system, truly believe that their products can help make life easier for users.
"There's a Utopian vision where you come home and the lights are on and one button can turn everything off," Electric Imp co-founder Hugo Fiennes told Business Insider's Steve Kovach. "And I think a lot of people don't fancy that investment and go, 'I can turn the lights on and off myself.' But there's usually one thing that's important to them, which they'd like to have monitored or notified about."
Like Electric Imp, there are a slew of startups that are poised to change our lives for the better.
Lockitron
What it is: A keyless device and smartphone app that lets you lock and unlock your door from anywhere.
Why it's important: If you've ever left your house only to suddenly get the fear you left your door unlocked, Lockitron lets you check to see its status. And if you see that it is unlocked, all you have to do is tap the lock button on the app and you're all set.
Founders: Cameron Robertson and Paul Gerhardt
Lyft
What is: A cheap, on-demand ridesharing service.
Why it's important: It offers a way for car owners to make extra cash during their free time and it's much cheaper for passengers than other solutions. It's a little less than a cab and about a third of the cost of Uber.
Founder: John Zimmer
Electric Imp
What it is: A home automation system that lets you do things like tell your dishwasher to send you a tweet when it's finished. Each card, which comes with a built-in Wi-Fi antenna and processor, can be installed in essentially any device. Electric Imp is slated to debut in home devices later this year.
Why it's important: It's the first fully unified and easily accessible platform for home automation, and it only takes a matter of seconds to configure any device. It also has a wide variety of use cases and could be used for safety purposes, like getting a notification if you left your oven on and then having the option to turn it off.
Founders: Hugo Fiennes, Kevin Fox, and Peter Hartley
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