Minyawns is an easy-to-use, on-demand, reliable way to find work or help fast. It’s backed by University of Washington students and designed for business professionals.

Think of it as a personal assistant, only when you need one!

What’s your traction been like thus far?

So far, we have raised seed money from family and friends and are currently in talks with angel investment. We have over 400 students signed up with 100 businesses.

What do you know now that you wish you would have known when you started Minyawns?

I wish I had known that start-ups are emotional roller coasters (except there’s a 50% chance that your seatbelt is broken and you don’t know when the ride takes the final photo).

What’s your favorite startup in Seattle? (Besides your own!)

LAXsocks, or better known now as Strideline.

What’s your favorite thing about being an entrepreneur?

Learning how to deal with misery.