If you recently stayed in a short-term rental, you may have admired your host’s taste in furniture, or brand of coffee. In some cases, you may have even noticed a QR code on the back of their furniture (or coffee), which took you to a website to learn more about the item, or purchase it at a discounted price.

If so, you’ve already taken part in the Glimpse experience — a brand-to-consumer service run by a D.C. startup.

Founded by Purdue University graduates Akash Raju, Kushal Negi and Anuj Mehta, Glimpse connects brands to services like short-term rentals, coffee shops, ride-shares and coworking spaces, to create intimate product showrooms for customers.

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