A Straightline AI giveaway
Win a free van.
It's got character.
Mostly smell.
Straightline AI is giving away a work van to a business owner who's just getting started.
Meet the van
Every dent tells a story.
This van spent the summer hauling garage sale treasures, it survived a tragic kerosene heater incident, and it's been parked in my driveway ever since, looking at me. My wife looks back at it, less fondly.
It's time for it to go to work for someone who needs it.
The spec sheet
Van facts
Everything you need to know, including a few things you didn't ask about.
2009 Chevrolet Uplander, the minivan that dreamed of being a work truck.
About 137,000. It's barely broken a sweat.
One dent, a touch of rust. Let's call it "lived in."
Notes of kerosene, with hints of garage sale bargains.
One back seat removed in the name of treasure hauling. More cargo space for you!
Comes with complimentary cardboard boxes. You're welcome.
It'll get you from point A to point Z.
The shocks are a bit rough, so you'll feel the road.
New shocks are included, still in the box. I meant to put them in, but my life got a bit tangled. That's literally why my company exists.
The ABS clicks now and then. Think of it as the van saying hello.
Not much.
Tons.
Free. Yes, really.
The honest bit
This is a work van, not a beauty queen.
If you want something shiny, this isn't it. But it ran all summer, it's genuinely fun to drive, and it can get your business on the road.
Inspection's on me. I haven't had time to get it inspected, so I'll cover the cost of the winner's inspection. You'll know exactly what you're driving before you hit the road.
How it works
Five steps from nomination to windows down.
Nominate
A business owner who's just starting out, or yourself. We won't judge.
Five finalists
Get picked and invited to a live pitch night on December 2 (venue TBD).
Pitch
Each finalist gets three minutes to share why the van would help their business.
The room votes
And the winner drives home in it. Windows down. Trust us.
Everyone wins something
Every finalist walks away with something, because starting a business takes guts.
Nominate someone
Know someone who needs this van?
Tell us about them. It takes about two minutes. Have these handy:
- Your name and email (skip it if you're nominating yourself)
- Your nominee's name, plus an email or phone number
- Their business name and what it does
- How long they've been at it
- A website or social link, if they have one
- A short paragraph on why they need this van
To be eligible, your nominee:
- Knows you're nominating them
- Can attend pitch night in person on December 2
- Has a valid driver's licence and can register and insure the van
Nominations close November 27
Who's behind this?
I'm Brett, and I run Straightline AI. I help business owners untangle their businesses so they can grow. This van was one of my own tangles, and it's lovely to sort it out by helping someone else get going.
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