Finals are enough pressure without the added stress of finding somewhere to store your belongings for the summer. That’s where Attik comes in—an Airbnb-esque business recently launched by DU senior Wheeler Morris that connects users in need of storage space with those looking to rent out theirs.
“It’s perfect for students going home for the summer or abroad,” said Morris. “And it’s a really easy way for renters to make an extra $20 to $500 a month without doing much of anything.”
Renting out storage space is an easy way for DU students to make a little extra money. Photo courtesy of attikstorage.comSimilar to Uber and Airbnb, Attik relies on the shared economy model whereby people rent assets—beds, car rides, whatever—directly from each other through the internet, at often cheaper prices than previous options. It’s a model that has proved successful despite initial concerns about safety; Attik goes the extra mile, though, to ensure the safety of its users’ stored belongings. All renters are required to have either homeowner’s or renter’s insurance and all spaces must be approved prior to being listed.
“Safety is a completely legitimate concern for users,” said Morris. “But we do everything we can to make Attik as secure a platform as possible.”
The marketing student from St. Paul, Minnesota was originally approached about getting involved with the company by friends and Colorado College graduates Nate Burt, Bryce Daniels, Jack Ordway and Luke Urban in January. DU student Jace Lieberman has also assisted the team with the creation of their website.
“They wanted to start the company at DU and they were impressed by my enthusiasm for the idea and my work ethic, so they brought me on as a partner. Now I’ve kind of become the sales and marketing guy.”
With humble beginnings at DU favorites like Kaladi Coffee, Attik has come a long way since the addition of Morris.
Attik’s website is easy to navigate. Chloe Barrett | Clarion“We started out just meeting at Kaladi and the nearby Starbucks to talk about it,” said Morris. “Before I knew it, we were going door to door at every house near campus to get the word out.”
On Tuesday, May 10, Attik will be having a promotional event at Asbury Provisions. Starting at 4 p.m., customers who sign up for Attik will get happy hour prices on food and drinks for the remainder of the night.
Pios looking for a safe, cheap place to store their belongings while they’re on-the-go can visit Attik’s website at attikstorage.com or visit their Facebook page.
