A social calendar app that enables users to share and coordinate plans with friends through a playful interface, combining event scheduling with humorous status updates. It addresses the challenge of disconnected social interactions by providing context-rich visibility into friends' activities and availability. The app fosters engagement and connection by transforming mundane scheduling into a fun, shared experience.
Funding
$12.9M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Existing social media applications often lack context and are filled with sponsored posts and advertisements, leading to disconnected social interactions. Users often lack visibility into their friends' activities and availability, making it difficult to coordinate plans effectively.
Solution
Howbout is a social calendar application designed to facilitate shared planning and coordination among friends through a playful and engaging interface. The application provides context-rich visibility into friends' activities, enabling users to easily see what their friends are doing and when they are available. By transforming mundane scheduling into a fun, shared experience, Howbout fosters engagement and strengthens connections between users.
Target Audience
The primary target audience consists of individuals seeking to enhance their social interactions and coordinate plans with friends in a more engaging and context-aware manner.
Features
- Playful interface for event scheduling and coordination.
- Context-rich visibility into friends' activities and availability.
- Humorous status updates to enhance social interaction.
- Mobile application available for both iOS and Android platforms.