Escape is a mobile platform that syncs users' calendars and preferences to suggest nearby individuals for face‑to‑face networking. It uses AI‑driven matching, location‑based discovery, and integrated event listings to facilitate real‑world meetups, with verified profiles and privacy controls for secure coordination.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many people struggle to meet new friends or professional contacts in their local area because existing social platforms focus on digital interaction and lack tools for coordinating real‑world activities, leading to social isolation and missed networking opportunities.
Solution
Escape is a mobile platform that transforms users’ daily schedules into opportunities for face‑to‑face connections. By aggregating users’ calendar data and preferences, the app applies AI‑driven matching to suggest nearby individuals with complementary interests, professions, or hobbies. Location‑based networking and an integrated event catalog let users discover and join local activities directly from the app. Schedule sharing features give users granular control over what they expose publicly or privately, while verified profiles and authentication ensure a safe environment. In‑app group and direct messaging, combined with calendar sync, streamline coordination of meet‑ups and ongoing collaborations. The overall experience encourages organic, offline interactions without the friction of traditional networking events.
Target Audience
The primary users are socially active individuals—such as young professionals, students, and community members—who want to expand their offline networks, as well as local event organizers seeking to attract participants through targeted, schedule‑aware outreach.
Features
- Verified user authentication and profile verification to maintain a secure community
- Schedule sharing with customizable privacy settings (public, friends‑only, or private)
- AI‑powered intelligent discovery that matches users based on interests, professions, and availability
- Location‑based networking and searchable local event listings for real‑world activity planning
- Calendar integration that syncs with native device calendars for seamless event coordination
- In‑app group and direct messaging with push notifications to organize meet‑ups
- Rewards and leveling system that incentivizes active participation and community engagement