We’re an eclectic group of professionals with experience ranging from media and technology to geography to public planning. Our common thread? We’re all passionate about creating superior quality products that solve real world problems and look good doing it. We work and play in Boulder, Colorado and love sharing wins with our customers and partners.
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TalkBox Booth is a Red Idea Partners Launch Works company, which began as a solution to a practical need in Red Idea’s open plan office—where to make a private call. Within their unique collective of companies in shared office space, Red Idea noticed noise and lack of privacy led employees to alter their work behavior. These adjustments negated the positive attributes of the open office—opportunity for collaboration and fostering a sense of community.
Enter: the original TalkBox Booth prototype (pictured). The prevalence of open offices and the omnipresence of mobile devices led the team to believe others were experiencing the same tensions of shared space, and they designed the TalkBox Booth with this in mind. The prototype quickly earned positive feedback from users in the local accelerator and coworking communities. That validation led Red Idea to pursue TalkBox Booth to its fullest potential by perfecting the design, putting together an incredible team, and officially launching it as a company.
We believe there are many benefits to "Made in the USA" besides national pride:
Jobs - Product made here contribute to the economy and those workers pay taxes which in turn support our communities.
Regulations - the U.S. has strong regulations governing the safety of products and the materials going into those products, which many other countries do not have. This also insures the manufacturing process is not harmful to the environment.
Environment - Products made locally do not need to travel as far to the buyer, thus saving on oil, air pollution and barge pollution.
Human Rights - Workers in the U.S. are protected by stronger safety regulations and worker's rights, which many other manufacturing countries do not have.
Rapid Turnaround - Because TalkBox units don't need to be shipped halfway around the world, your TalkBox order can arrive in as little as 4 weeks (depending on degree of customization). For a custom booth, this makes us the leaders in turnaround time.
Where in the USA you may ask? In beautiful Boulder Colorado. Come check us out!
Does your organization have a social mission? Are you interested in a TalkBox? We want to work with you!
Victory isn’t sweet if you celebrate alone, so we sought a worthy cause to share in our success. Non-profit entrepreneurship program Venture for America was the perfect choice. VFA’s supporters, advisors, and leaders believe “entrepreneurship changes lives, strengthens communities and makes those who take the leap better versions of themselves.” We happen to agree, so we donated one percent TalkBox equity to support VFA’s mission to train and support entrepreneurs in their pursuit of game-changing ideas.
Occasionally we have lightly-used (leased) units that are looking for a good home. If your non-profit or NGO is interested in a gently-used TalkBox, please fill out the form for more information.
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Sound privacy issues are definitely not new on college campuses but there are several trends converging that are making the problem worse. Having dedicated quiet spaces is a crucial part of the solution and many universities are taking action to support their students and faculty.
Booths. Pods. What’s the Difference? They are the same thing, right? — Well, sort of... If you don't want to end up hurtling into space you may want to read this. Plus it will help your research on potential privacy solutions.
