GOQii

Backed by high-ranking officials from companies like Google, Flextronics, Microsoft and Seagate – GOQii makes a smart wrist-band that promises to enable a “permanent shift to a healthier lifestyle” with the combination of advanced wearable technology, the world’s leading experts, real-life coaches and karma. The company focuses on sustained engagement and goal reinforcement, offering a complete ecosystem as a single integrated solution, which is a powerful combination of technology and human connection. GOQii’s goal is to enable millions of people across the world to “be the force” by helping them unleash their untapped potential.

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GOQii brings its wearables-enabled coaching platform to the U.S.

What makes GOQii different than other fitness band makers is the fact that it integrates data tracking with personal coaching services.
GOQii

GOQii secures $13.4M Series A to bring its fitness coaching platform to the U.S....

The company runs a cloud-based platform that connects users with real coaches, who provide feedback to help users meet their health goals.
GOQii Life reward-based fitness tracker launches on Amazon India

GOQii Life reward-based fitness tracker launches on Amazon India

What makes GOQii different from many other fitness trackers is its built-in reward system that allows users to cash in steps into a virtual currency.
GOQii smart band gets new money from WhatsApp's Neeraj Arora and Amazon's Marco Argenti

GOQii smart band gets new money from WhatsApp’s Neeraj Arora and Amazon’s Marco Argenti

Compared to other fitness trackers, GOQii has a different business model; it gives away the fitness band and makes money on live coaching service.
GOQii sport wearable adds fitness coaches to the mix

GOQii sport wearable adds fitness coaches to the mix

Fitness trainers can provide users with advice and guidance that other apps cannot, as well as feedback on users' progress.