Contributed by Caitlin King
In a world where clicking “purchase” confirms a flight to Italy, snags a new pair of fabulous shoes or even takes care of this week's groceries, it’s difficult to think of a service that you can't find online. That is unless you are local entrepreneur Mike Borozdin, creator and founder of National VIP. In an effort to make clubbing in Seattle more enjoyable, profitable and convenient, Borozdin has created an online reservation system specifically tailored to Seattle nightlife.
The function of bouncers has become archaic for many venues and is considered to be one of the most costly preventable expenditures by owners and bar industry leaders...and a buzzkill for their guests. So if it's preventable, why are so many venues still experiencing loss of revenue and keeping guests waiting?
National VIP's online system seeks to streamline the clubbing experience into the 21st century by eliminating the need for guests to go through bouncers, making Seattle-style debauchery more fun and lucrative. By reserving in advance, guests are granted immediate access into their club of choice. The nightclub reservation system is the first of its kind on the web, and its dedication to Seattle clubs and bars shows that Borozdin is serious about improving the nightlife in a city that oh-so-deeply needs it.
Borozdin, a dapper young man in his late twenties, sees how his venture will shift the status quo. "Surely the industry is behind the times. It is both inconvenient to customers and club owners the way things are. Going out should be more user-friendly and fun."
The reservation process for National VIP is easy and efficient. Borozdin prides himself on a policy that all customers receive guaranteed pricing and access. And once inside the club, customers can rest assured that a table and cocktail waitress will be ready for them. It's a deal that seems to be too good to be true.
As if this were his calling, Borozdin has combined his strong network in the Seattle nightlife scene with his engineering background to keep National VIP in the know of Seattle’s go-to clubs. With this ideal combination, this local startup—and the man behind it—is poised to be a leading force in the evolution of Seattle nightlife. And as more and more begin to profit from this bright venture, it seems certain that we will all someday be making our "big night out" reservations online.