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PingPod is a company that has introduced a network of tech-enabled table tennis facilities known as "pods." Most pods are operational 24/7 and operate in an autonomous environment for table tennis players of all levels.[1] While there are no on-site employees, players can sign up for table tennis coaching or classes, social meet-ups and lessons online or through the mobile application. A security team monitors each pod 24/7, according to the company.[2]
| Founded | July 31, 2019 in New York City, New York, United States |
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| Founders | David Silberman, Ernesto Ebuen, Max Kogler |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
Key people | Max Kogler (Co-Founder, CEO) David Silberman (Co-Founder, CFO) Ernesto Ebuen (Co-Founder) Ilya Rivkin (CTO) Ben Borton (Chief Strategy Officer) |
| Services | Table tennis clubs |
| Website | http://pingpod.com/ |
History
[edit]David Silberman conceived of the idea and pitched it to two key individuals: Ernesto Ebuen, a former top-ranked U.S. tennis player who took on the role of Chief Product Officer, and Max Kogler, a former Goldman Sachs employee and successful businessman, who joined as the CEO.[3] PingPod’s first location was opened in 2020 on the Lower East Side in New York City. [4]
Technology
[edit]Each pod is equipped with features like automated scorekeeping and the capability to replay moments in a match, using a proprietary technology called PodPlay.[5][6] PodPlay licenses its reservation management software and accompanying instant replay and scoreboard system to other venue operators, namely in the pickleball space.[7]
Expansion and impact
[edit]PingPod has continuously expanded since its inception with several locations now operational across most of New York City, Brooklyn,[8] New Jersey, Philadelphia, Boston, [9] Chicago, [10] Miami, as well as internationally in Bristol, UK [11] and the Philippines. [12]
References
[edit]- ^ "PingPod Futuristic Table-Tennis Coming to Fort Lee". NJB Magazine.
- ^ Skena Culgan, Rossilynne. "24/7 ping pong pods are coming to Brooklyn and Manhattan this year". Timeout.
- ^ Greenberg, Zachary (4 April 2023). "Previewing PingPod: The Autonomous Ping Pong Revolution". Jewish Link.
- ^ "PingPod Futuristic Table-Tennis Coming to Fort Lee". NJB Magazine.
- ^ Quinn, Liam. "PingPod, a 24/7 ping pong center, is coming to Fort Lee. Here is what to expect". NothJersey.com.
- ^ Lemire, Joe (18 March 2022). "Table Tennis Venue Startup PingPod Raises $10 Million, New Philadelphia Location Coming". Sports Business Journal.
- ^ Lu, Yiren (14 November 2023). "How Many Employees Should Be Working In Your Store? The Answer Might Be Zero — Here's How One Company Does It". Entrepreneur.
- ^ Robles, Brianna (21 February 2023). "Downtown Brooklyn Becomes Home for New PingPod Location". BK Reader.
- ^ Green, Hannah. "Kendall Square, North Station are getting tech-enabled ping-pong 'pods'". Bostinno.
- ^ McGowan, Elliot (7 December 2023). "A 24/7 Ping Pong Center Has Opened In River North". Secret Chicago.
- ^ Bojnansky, Eric. "New York company to open two automated ping-pong locations in Miami". South Florida Business Journal.
- ^ Lu, Yiren (14 November 2023). "How Many Employees Should Be Working In Your Store? The Answer Might Be Zero — Here's How One Company Does It". Entrepreneur.