Steve Batts, a contractor for 19 years, is the driving force behind a tech platform that he says addresses a crucial pain point in his own industry: Protecting customer and contractor data during the course of a project.

His startup is called Ethitrans.

“We are changing the way that business relationships are managed. By creating a platform to clearly set goals, retain all documents,and communication. In a simple format,” Batts says.

“Using tools for communication that are not the norm.”

Both photos and videos are utilized, the aim being: “[E]veryone gets what they are expecting during the project and in the end. Creating better customer relationships while making more money.”

Based in Greensboro, Ethitrans will be demonstrating its solution at the CED Tech Venture Conference in Raleigh on Sept. 19-20.

This profile is the latest in a series written, edited and published by WRAL TechWire in partnership with the CED.

Profile: Ethitrans

  • Website: www.ethitrans.com
  • Email contact: steve@ethitrans.com
  • Address: 4804 Thacker Dairy Rd. Greensboro NC 27406
  • CEO: Steve Batts
  • How many employees? One full time, one a as needed programmer
  • Link to CED Tech Venture Company Profile: https://cednc.org/company-profile/ethitrans

​The Q&A:

  • What is the focus of your business?

Protecting customer, contractor during a project being done. New homes to home repairs.So that everyone gets what they are expecting during the project and in the end. Creating better customer relationships while making more money.

  • What is the top pain point/business application you are seeking to address?

Bad communication, assumptions, Fears of giving up money before work is done and not getting what was promised for the customer. Contractors wanting to make sure they are getting paid for what they promised. Without the customer expecting more than what was agreed on.

  • What makes it unique?

We are using photo’s and video to communicate more clearly, simpler. For faster more clearer understanding, less assumptions Everyone always knowing what is happening, when.

  • Why should investors be interested in your firm?

We are changing the way that business relationships are managed. By creating a platform to clearly set goals, retain all documents,and communication. In a simple format.

Using tools for communication that are not the norm. We are starting in the construction field, being that Steve has been a contractor for the past nineteen years.

  • How are you financed at this point?

Bootstrapping